duckling

In his six years in Paris, Lebovitz transforms himself from a clueless American duckling into a knowing Parisian swan.

"I forgot all about it until I began to walk," answered the Duckling.

Only one egg that was bad, as there was one duckling in the egg, but was not strong enough to come out.

Prompt assistance should be rendered, or it will surely be too late, as the back of a duckling is his most susceptible part.