“A very old Rabbit peeped out” (Page 35).

Chapter I
TIME TO RUN AWAY

The Runaway Rabbit has formed the habit

Of running away, I see.

Oh, Runaway Rabbit, please form the habit

Of staying awhile with me.

The Runaway Rabbit sat on the doorstep of his own little house, saying, “By my cottontail, it is time for me to run away!”

He took out his little brown traveling bag and packed it full.