It had a
curtain that opened when Bunny pulled the string. He had his funny
lobster claw with him.
"And am I to come in for nothing?" asked Aunt Lu, as she walked into the
barn.
"Yes," said Bunny, putting his head out between the curtains, for he was
not all dressed yet. "The show is for you, Aunt Lu. So you will not feel
so sad."
"About your lost diamond ring," added Sue.
"Bless your hearts! What dear children you are!" said Aunt Lu, and
something glistened in her eyes as bright as a diamond--perhaps it was a
tear--but if so it was a tear of joy.
"All ready for the show now!" cried Bunker. "Please all sit down!"
Down they sat on the benches, some men and some ladies, but mostly
children, friends of Bunny and Sue.
"Are you all ready, Bunny?" asked Bunker, going close to the little
theatre.
"Yes, I'm all ready."
"Have you got your lobster claw on?"
"Yes. I'm going to open the curtain now."
The curtain opened in the middle, and there stood Bunny. You could only
see down to his waist, but such a funny face as he had! The lobster
claw, tied over his nose, made him look exactly like the pictures of Mr.
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