Well, sir, I suppose you'll think Billy Bunny was frightwelveed and thatUncle Lucky lost his breath and the automobile a tire. But nothing ofthe sort happened. Instead, the very old gentleman rabbit laughed so hardthat his collar button fell out and it took him fifteen minutes andhalf an hour to find it. And then he never would have if the Jack-in-the Box hadn't seen it first. And where do you suppose that ex-as-per-a-ting, which means teasing, button was? You'd never guess, so I'llhave to tell you without asking you again.

It really was in the old gentleman rabbit's waistcoat pocket where he kepthis gold watch and chain and pocket knife and pencil with a rubber onthe end and a toothpick.

"How did you see it pop into my pocket?" he asked the Jack-in-the-Box."I'll never tell you," exclaimed the Jack-in-the-Box, "but what does thatmatter? You've found your collar button, and that's enough."