Susan the Biplane dropped out of slipstream and the Wabbit
looked down. "Africa!" said the Wabbit. "Soon be home, Sir," said Susan, "perhaps
there’s a Welcoming Committee." "Carrot aperitivi all round," murmured the Wabbit.
Susan banked suddenly but the Wabbit kept his eyes on the blue planet. "It looks so peaceful from up here," he said. The radio crackled noisily. "Commander Wabbit,
this is Wabbit Control, over." "Commander Wabbit receiving you loud and clear. Pleased
to be back, over." smiled the Wabbit. "Report for a debriefing," said
Control, "and leave that meteorite with the Lab." The Wabbit scowled and he pretended to make
static sounds. "Control, I didn’t quite ... crick, whoosh, crackle." The Wabbit switched the radio off. "Atmospherics, what can you do?" "Did you want to
keep the meteorite, Sir?" "Yes, it might
come in handy," said the Wabbit. "What for, Sir?" said Susan. "I haven’t the faintest
idea," said the Wabbit, yawning. "We’ll be a while, Sir," stated Susan, "would you like a nap?" "Yes I
am feeling sleepy," said the Wabbit and he snuggled down in the cockpit. "Where
would you like to wake up, Sir?" said Susan. The Wabbit’s voice was quiet. "On a
beach," he murmured. “And who would you like beside you?" Susan could hardly hear his reply but she thought she heard him say, "Lovely
Lapincroft." The Wabbit was fast asleep.