[ ..............

He'd planned to come clean about "frogitis" after he'd had a good laugh, but this is a prank that needs a bit more milking. He drops his eyes in an attitude of contrition. ]

You're right. This was my fault, too.

[ He looks up, imploringly. ]

I only hope that the next time you see this frog [ he points to himself ] hopping around, you won't step on it or eat it.