The Thin Long Arm of the Historian
"The Rabbit replied peacefully, 'How about a rose-coloured country, where the people dance as they bake the bread?'
"'I would like that,' said Djorak.
"'I don't doubt it,' said the Brindled Rabbit.
"'Or would you like a country where they hunt butterflies all the morning, and fish in the little river in the afternoon?' asked the Rabbit.
"'Yes, yes, that will do,' replied Djorak, who was anxious to get away.
"'He is a misanthrope,' declared the Toad, retreating towards its pot of treacle.
"'Oh, kind Toad, do tell me where I ought to go,' begged Djorak.