"Bless my buttons," said Susan, "he is not crying this time."
Tippy Toes came in and said, "Good morning Bunny and Susan, I have brought you a present this fine winter morning."
Bunny and Susan could scarcely believe their ears, but Tippy Toes opened his basket and took out the lamp and spectacles, and Bunny and Susan were pleased, you may be sure.
Bunny lighted the lamp, saying, "How can I ever thank you, Snubby Nose?
Now I shall not burn my paw, as I read by candle-light."
Tippy Toes tried not to laugh when he was called "Snubby Nose." He said, "Please tell me how you burned your paw, I am never tired hearing about it."
Bunny Cotton-Tail began, "Once when I was young—"
"Rap-a-tap" was heard on the door, and Tippy Toes was so polite he went to the door and brought the milk in.
Tippy Toes curled up then at Bunny Cotton-Tail's feet and begged, "Do tell me now why you liked to read by candlelight."
Bunny Cotton-Tail began again, "Once when I was young—"
"Rap-a-tap" sounded on the door.