"How did you get anything to eat?" asked Bunny.
"Well, I took that," said Tom. "In the night I went back to your camp, and took some things. I didn't think your folks would care very much."
"They didn't," said Bunny. "Did you take the pie and the bacon and eggs?"
"Yes," said Tom, "I did. I have earned some money, though, and I'll pay for them."
"And did you knock down the pile of tins?" Bunny asked, "and make the noise in the night?"
"Yes," laughed Tom. "I thought sure your folks would catch me then, but I got safely away. And ever since then I've stayed in this cave. I found it by accident. It made a nice dry place. During the day I would go off to different farms and work enough to earn a little money to buy things to eat. All the while I was afraid Mr. Trimble would find me. He was such a mean man."
"But he's turned good now," declared Bunny, "and he's sorry he was bad to you. He wouldn't even shut you up in a smoke-house," and Bunny told of finding the fox in the little house.
"So then I can go back to your camp, and Mr. Trimble won't try to get me; will he?" asked Tom.
"Nope, he won't hurt you at all," said Bunny. "And please can't we go back to our camp now? Daddy and mother will be so worried about us."
"Why, yes, I guess I can take you," said Tom. "It isn't very far, and there's a good road. I see you have an umbrella. That will keep Sue dry. You and I won't mind getting wet, Bunny; will we?"