3. Auntie had bought some buns for tea, and on the table the boys found a couple of large paper bags. “These will do splendidly!” said Rhino, when they had blown them out. Now let us creep up quietly to Aunt Jane’s chair, and— Are you ready? One—two— three!” (Bang! Pop!) Poor Aunt Jane was nearly frightened out of her wits. “Good gracious! what was that awful noise?” she cried. But nobody was there to reply. Rhino and Bruin had suddenly made up their minds to go back to. school without even stopping to say good-bye.

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3. Auntie had bought some buns for tea, and on the table the boys found a couple of large paper bags. “These will do splendidly!” said Rhino, when they had blown them out. Now let us creep up quietly to Aunt Jane’s chair, and— Are you ready? One—two—

three!” (Bang! Pop!) Poor Aunt Jane was nearly frightened out of her wits. “Good gracious! what was that awful noise?” she cried. But nobody was there to reply. Rhino and Bruin had suddenly made up their minds to go back to. school without even stopping to say good-bye.