"I--I didn't know my dog could do that trick!" cried Bunny.
"I taught it to him for a surprise," said the actor. "Hi, Splash! Come
on and have another dance with me!" And the dog walked across the stage
again on his hind legs.
And then, with another song, given as the children stood in a double row
facing the audience, the show of "Down on the Farm" came to a close and
the final curtain fell, while the crowd of fathers, mothers, sisters,
brothers, uncles, aunts and friends applauded as loudly as they could.
Mr. Brown gave a little talk about the Home for the Blind and many
persons said they would help it.
"Well, from what I heard of it, I'll say that was a fine show!" said
Lucile's Uncle Bill. "And one of the best parts was that telegram Mr.
Brown read."
"Yes, I think so myself," said Bunny's father.
Back on the stage the children were hurrying to get off their costumes
and into their regular garments, so they might go home and look at their
Christmas presents once more.
"Shall we ever give the show again?" asked Charlie Star.
"Well, we might, in a day or so," said Mr. Treadwell. "If the audience
would like to see it, we might give it some afternoon next week."
"Oh, yes, let's do it!" cried Bunny.
"Oh, yes!" cried Sue and the others.
While this talk was going on Mr. Raymond, the owner of the hall, came up
to where Bunny Brown stood.
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