"I don't see where Jimmy can be," said Frisky Squirrel. "His brothers are both here—and they can't run as fast as he[p. 49] can." But no one seemed to know what had become of Jimmy Rabbit.
"I'm afraid he's going to lose his wheelbarrow," Tommy Fox finally said. "If he loses the race, he'll have to give his wheelbarrow to Mr. Turtle, just as he promised." And Tommy didn't seem at all sorry at such a thought.
"I hear some one coming!" Billy Woodchuck cried a little later. He had very sharp ears.
"And I can see somebody!" Fatty Coon exclaimed. He had very sharp eyes.
And sure enough! Pretty soon they all saw Mr. Turtle waddle out of the woods and hurry toward them.
Tommy Fox began to dance and sing.
"He's going to win! He's going to win!" he said, over and over again.
And it certainly did look as if that was just what was going to happen.
Tommy drew a mark in the sand near the brook. "As soon as he crosses this line, he'll win the race!" he shouted.