I am no timid rabbit rabbit—
I am a wild swift hare!
1. & 2. Child comes out and slowly hops about, with little leaps and springs.
3. Other “hares” come hopping down the room. Child pauses in rabbit attitude and is joined by the others.
(Mother sings, following after child:)
Nay, bunny, stop and listen,
And tell me many things!
Say, is a hare’s life pleasant?