"My dear Billy Bunny:

"Just a few lines from your very aged friend the Circus Elephant to tell youthat he is coming to see you as soon as he gets over the measles. Ifyou've never had the measles, dear Billy Bunny, don't get them, forthey are dreadful things for there's so many of them.

"Please give my love to Mr. Lucky Lefthindleg and tell him as soon asI'm well, I'll be back in his circus.