"You'll never guess what I saw in the woods," she told her mother. "A bunny rabbit, all dressed in a black coat and red trousers, was caught in a trap, and I set him free!"
"Nonsense!" laughed Mother. "Whoever heard of a rabbit like that? You are so excited about your birthday cake that you were dreaming, I think!"
"Oh, no, Mother! I didn't dream!" said the little girl. "Really I didn't!"
"Well, never mind. Now we'll make your birthday cake," answered Mother.
The birthday cake was mixed and baked in the oven, and on top was spread pink frosting.
"We'll put the candles on to-morrow, when you have your party," Mother told the little girl.
To-morrow came, after a night in which Cora Janet, which was the little girl's name, had dreamed about riding in an airship, with a bunny gentleman dressed up like a soldier. In the afternoon many boys and girls came to Cora Janet's birthday party.
"Oh, how lovely everything is!" exclaimed a little boy, when he was given his second dish of ice cream.
"Wait until you see my birthday cake with ten candles on!" whispered Cora Janet.
When it was almost time to bring on the lighted cake, Mother called Cora Janet out into the kitchen.