Bless you, Katlaughing. A mystery solved. I've had two editions of Jungle Book, neither of which included this story~ now I can search with greater authority!!

I've loved Kipling (with a wink to Churchill) ever since I stumbled upon a gorgeous and very old book of his poems at a book sale. It is still a most prized possession, the concents of which have graced many solemn occasions. I think I can understand your Dad's interest.