'Just think of it My Dear, such little construction required and so much fun!' Aunt Mildred had forgotten all about her good intentions to be moderate in her approach and was waxing lyrical about her remarkable plan. "The rabbits like the idea very much, I did promise them fresh camomile and possibly some young carrots but they were keen on joining in before I mentioned any reward.' Hortensia sighed, it was a done deal, all gnomes know if you promise a gift to someone - the promise has to be honored - besides if the rabbits were keen, word of the event would be being discussed far and wide.
'Just a circular arena My Dear, we could use ivy cordons for the boundaries and fencing, and we need a paddock for the bunnies with long grass, a judging stand and of course lots of moss seating around the edge.' Aunt Mildred planned on being a judge for most of the events, she would wear different hats for the competitions (her favourite was a limpid green mohair which she wore to judge The Prettiest Posy competition) and was known to be fiercely fair in her adjudication.
Hortensia knew too that Archibold would be relieved, last year's helter skelter ride around the oak tree had been a bit much for him and sadly, he hadn't been his usual self at the Midsummer Revel's Dance because of severe foot ache.
'Lets have a bit of cake and then start organising!" Aunt Mildred had calmed down a bit now Hortensia had agreed to her plan, 'and such tasty shortbread too'.
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