The Cat and the Basket

The cat sat on the basket. “ When will she leave?” whispered Benjamin. “ Father will be looking for me. ”

“ These onions smell awful! ” whispered Peter. Tears filled his eyes. The cat did not leave.

She sat on the basket for five hours! At last they heard something. “ Benjamin?” someone called.

“ That's Father! ” whispered Benjamin. The cat looked up at the wall. Suddenly a large rabbit jumped down.

Wham! He kicked the cat. Slam! He pushed her inside the greenhouse. Then—bang! He locked the door.

Benjamin's father lifted the basket. “ You are in big trouble, Benjamin, ” he said.