They got amongst flower-pots, and
frames, and tubs. Peter heard noises
worse than ever; his eyes were as big
as lolly-pops!

He was a step or two in front of his
cousin when he suddenly stopped.

This is what those little rabbits saw
round that corner!

Little Benjamin took one look, and
then, in half a minute less than no
time, he hid himself and Peter and the
onions underneath a large basket. . . .


The cat got up and stretched
herself, and came and sniffed at the
basket.

Perhaps she liked the smell of onions!

Anyway, she sat down upon the top
of the basket.

She sat there for FIVE HOURS.

I cannot draw you a picture of
Peter and Benjamin underneath the