STUDIES IN HARE LIFE 25 



hare known to me. Indoors, Mr. Brooker's hare 

 fraternised fearlessly with three dogs — a collie, a Skye 

 terrier, and a spaniel — and cultivated in addition a 

 friendship with the family cat. The hare loved to jump 

 over the backs of his playmates, and would play the 

 tambourine sitting on the collie. Eventually, Mr. 

 Brooker found it convenient to part with his accom- 

 plished hare. The animal changed hands for the 

 handsome consideration of five guineas. 



