“No,” answered Little Jack Rabbit.
“Chippy Chipmunk has the measles?”
“No,” replied Little Jack Rabbit, with a shake of his head.
“Well, what is it, then?” asked Busy Beaver.
“Circus Party!” shouted the little bunny. “I’m giving a circus party at Turnip City. Have you been to Uncle Lucky’s Circus?”
“Not yet,” replied the little beaver.
“Be sure to come to the Old Bramble Patch at seven to-morrow morning. We’re all going down in the Billy Goat Stage Coach. So be on time and don’t forget, for we’ll have a jolly time, you bet,” and away hopped the little rabbit to invite other friends in the Shady Forest.
In a little while, not so very far, he met Peter Possum and his family.
“Won’t you all come to my circus party?” asked the bunny boy.
“What time?” enquired the old Possum.