ribby in the meantime had received duchess 's answer , and as soon as she was sure that the little dog would come -- she popped her pie into the oven . there were two ovens , one above the other ; some other knobs and handles were only ornamental and not intended to open . ribby put the pie into the lower oven ; the door was very stiff . " the top oven bakes too quickly , " said ribby to herself . " it is a pie of the most delicate and tender mouse minced up with bacon . and i have taken out all the bones ; because duchess did nearly choke herself with a fish - bone last time i gave a party . she eats a little fast -- rather big mouthfuls . but a most genteel and elegant little dog infinitely superior company to cousin tabitha twitchit . "
because duchess did nearly choke herself with a fish - bone last time .
why did ribby take out all the bones ?
why did ribby take out all the bones ?