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IN A LITTLE BILL. 51

this fireplace is narrow,
to be sure: but I think
I can kick a little!”

She drew her foot as

far down the chimney as

she could, and waited till
she heard a little animal

what sort it was) scratch¬

ing and scrambling about
in the chimney close above
her: then, saying to her¬
self “This is Bill,” she
gave one sharp kick, and
waited to see what would
happen next.

The first thing she

heard was a general

chorus of “There goes
Bill!” then the Rabbit's

voice alone—“ Catch him,

you by the hedge!” then