Just as he is about to give up and return to the Old Briar-patch, Peter glimpses two soft, gentle eyes peeking from behind a fern. His rude stare causes the eyes to disappear, but he apologizes and tries to coax out their owner, feeling a deep loneliness.
The eyes reappear, captivating Peter with their beauty and shyness. He learns they belong to a smaller rabbit, and upon finding a delicate footprint, Peter has a sudden change of heart, finding a compelling new reason to stay in the Old Pasture.
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