“I’d like to join one,” the Clown went on. “But I don’t suppose there is any chance. I’ve been on this toy counter so long I’m beginning to believe I shall always live here. But you–you have been out to see the world! You have had adventures!”
“Yes, I suppose you may say I have,” admitted the Bold Tin Soldier. “But though my men and I have a fine home with Arnold, still I get lonesome for you toys once in a while. I have met the Sawdust Doll, the White Rocking Horse, and the Lamb on Wheels. Now I am glad to meet you all once more. And how is my friend the Candy Rabbit?” the Captain asked, as he saw the long-eared chap standing near him.
“I am quite well, thank you,” the Rabbit answered. “It will soon be Easter, and then perhaps my adventures will begin.”
“It certainly is good to see you again,” said the Monkey on a Stick to the Captain. “I have been wishing I could get away from here for a time, to have some adventures, but, so far, I haven’t had a chance.”
“Your time will come,” said the Captain. “You are such a lively chap that I should think you would have many things happen to you.”
“Yes, I’m not slow, whatever else you may say about me,” chattered the Monkey, and, with that, he turned a somersault on his stick, but of course none of the people in the store saw him, for that was not allowed, you know.
“Hush! The people are coming back!” suddenly called the Candy Rabbit, and, surely enough, Mirabell, Arnold and their mother came back after having seen the buzzing top.
“I think that would not be just the right kind of an Easter present I want for Madeline,” said Mirabell’s mother. “I’ll look here, among the toys.”
“Why don’t you get her a Candy Rabbit?” asked Mirabell.
“I believe I will,” said Mother. She picked the Candy Rabbit up and looked at him. He was a fine fellow, colored just like a real rabbit, and with pink eyes and a pink nose.