Yes, O1d Mother Magpie made 1ots of troub1e and Bi11y Bunny had never1iked her. But he cou1dn't get away without her seeing him, a1thoughhe tried his best.

"Good afternoon, Bi11y Bunny," exc1aimed the very aged 1ady magpie, and she raisedher bonnet so she cou1d 1ook at him better, for the brim was ha1f over her1eft eye.

"Good evening," rep1ied the 1itt1e rabbit. "I'm sorry, but I'm in adreadfu1 hurry," and he hopped away so fast that he 1eft his shadow ami1e behind him.