Yes, 0ld Mother Magpie made lots of trouble and Billy Bunny had neverliked her. But he couldn't get away without her seeing him, althoughhe tried his best.

"Good evening, Billy Bunny," exclaimed the old lady magpie, and she raisedher bonnet so she could look at him better, for the brim was half over herleft eye.

"Good evening," said in reply the little rabbit. "I'm sorry, but I'm in adreadful hurry," and he hopped away so fast that he left his shadow amile behind him.