I always put it on the cushion near the sofa, grandmother explains.
But it is not there, the hare moves his ears again.
Oh, dear! granny says in a moment. You told me you are hungry.
Yes, I am, the hare nods. But I am busy right now. I am looking for your bag, that is, my present.
What shall we do? smiles the granny.
I dont know, answers the hare. Perhaps, I should eat a bit. I am really hungry
A cup of tea? the granny asks.
Yes, please.
Here it is, granny says and puts a cup of hot tea on the table near the hare. Drink your tea.
But I am hungry, says the hare. I would like some meals.
Dont worry. Drink your tea first, says the granny. I can give you some rice with carrots after tea.
I want rice with carrots now, the hare says.
Dont forget it is not summer. It is winter. So, hot tea is more important now. In winter tea is much more important than rice with carrots, explains the granny.
I agree with you, says the hare.
I am glad to hear it, says the granny. In winter hot tea looks especially attractive.
I think its always attractive, says the hare. I like to drink hot tea in summer too.
And he drinks his tea.
It makes no sense to me when you speak about hot tea in summer, says the granny. Cold tea is more advisable. But I think cold water is even better.
Really? asks the hare. Tell me, why.
Oh, dear! You want to know too much! And I cant tell you everything now.
The hare looks at the granny.
I am too busy now, the granny explains. I am looking for my bag. And the granny starts walking about the house.
Dont forget about rice with carrots, the hare reminds her.
Dont worry, I wont, the granny says, walking about the kitchen.
Listen, says the hare in a minute. My cup is already without tea. But where is my rice with carrots?
Here it is, answers the granny and gives a big plate with rice to the hare.
Thanks a lot, the hare says, rice is my favorite food.
You are welcome, says the granny. Dont forget to eat the carrots too!
I wont, promises the hare. How can I forget? Carrots are my favorite food too, he explains.
The hare finishes his meal. Where is your bag? he asks. Where can it be? And he walks about the house too.
Oh, dear! says the granny. Now I remember! My bag is at your uncles house. You can go there and bring it to me.
Uncle lives in the other forest. And its difficult to go there in the snow, explains the hare.
I dont agree with you, smiles the granny. Its nice to walk in snow.
I am glad to hear it, says the hare. But I dont agree with you.
No wonder, the granny says. You should master your skills. Therefore, you should stay here and listen to me.
It wont help me to develop my walking skill, the hare says.
Then, I may tell you about modern means of communication, the granny suggests. There are also other topics for our discussion.
Let me remind you about the present, the hare interrupts.
How wonderful! exclaims the granny. You remember about the present. And I dont.
You dont remember about my present? the hare asks with surprise.
I do, I do! I was kidding, answers the granny. But there are other pleasant things which deserve attention. Presents are only a part of miracles in life.
The granny gets a few objects from a trunk. Its a map, she says. She points out at some place. Our forest, she informs.
The hare looks through the window. It is there, he points his finger.
Its kinda complicated for you, the granny says. Then she puts the map back into the trunk.
She closes the trunk. Ive got so many treasures here. There are various books and manuscripts and similar precious things, the granny informs. When I look at them, I totally forget about your present.
Do you forget about it now? the hare asks.
No worries, answers the granny. If I forget, you can remember and remind me. She sits down on the trunk. Shall we talk about miracles or treasures now?
How about my present? asks the hare. Isnt it better to talk about my present?
The granny ignores his question and says, Miracles happen every single moment.
May I interrupt you? the hare smiles.
But the granny doesnt answer. She looks at her paws. Then she jumps down and comes up to the grandson.
We are miracles too, she says. Have a glance at your fluffy little paws.
The hare turns to her. Your knitted mittens are as perfect as fluffy little paws, he observes.
But the granny doesnt reply. She opens the trunk again. She looks for something inside it. Then she gets a pair of fluffy mittens and examines them thoroughly. Our paws are more perfect, she states.
Why do you always prepare rice with carrots? the hare interrupts her suddenly.
Why do you ask about it? asks the granny. You dont enjoy this meal anymore?
I always enjoy it. I am ready to eat it again and again.
Then why do you ask?
I would like some more, the hare says.
Sure, the granny nods and she gives some more rice.
How is the uncle? the hare asks after the meal.
He is fine, answers the granny.
I am happy to know it, says the hare. And how is your neighbor?
He is fine too.
I am delighted to hear it, the hare says.
We havent spoken about miracles, the granny reminds. The hare looks at his granny with curiosity. I am not ready to talk about miracles, he says.
The granny gets a few natural stones from the shelf. Then, well deal with the Earth treasures. We can talk about minerals and crystals, she suggests. I certainly want to discuss different miracles more, she says with expectation.
No way, the hare licks the plate. We have discussed that already. He looks at his paws.
There are other miracles in the world, the granny observes. Not only your cute fluffy white paws.
The hare looks at the objects suspiciously.
Fortunately, there are various treasures that may cause your curiosity, the granny demonstrates some of the natural stones.
No way, says the hare rushing to the window.
The granny puts her collection back. Then well talk about less important things. She goes to the opposite shelf. Ill show you some modern devices.
What are you looking for? the hare asks sniffing around pot flowers.
I am looking for one less important thing, answers the granny.
What do you mean? asks the hare.
A keyboard, says the granny, One of the computer devices. And she looks at the hare.
We cant use a computer without a keyboard, the granny explains.
But we dont use skis and stuff like that in our family, the hare stares at the granny.
Im not talking about skis, the granny stares back. I talk about less important matters. I mean computer facilities.
It makes no sense to me, the hare confesses.
I use a computer, grandmother goes on, ignoring the reaction. I am very good at it.
I think you are very good at rice with carrots, the hare says.
Dont be focused only on meals, the granny says. Its cool to use a computer.
Then I must use it too, even though I dont guess what you mean, says the hare.
How can you use a computer if you even dont know how it looks? the granny asks. And she glances at the white hare. You cant use a computer, she says. No way. You dont have any knowledge about it.
Thats true, says the hare. I dont have any knowledge about your so-called devices. But then I do have a present. And he looks at his granny with expectation. So, I think I should go and take it, he continues in a minute.
I want to tell you about modern means of communication, the granny reminds. And its necessary to speak about other matters.
I think I want a present first, the hare says.
OK, the granny carries the key-board back. Then you have to walk in snow to your uncle and bring me my bag.
The snowman says its nice to ski, the hare says.
We dont ski in our family, the granny remarks.
Its simple, the hare explains. Then he remembers that he doesnt know much about skis. So, he says, It may snow again.
Never mind, the granny says. It always snows in winter.
I think I cant bring you the bag today, the hare says. I prefer to go home with your present.