Uncle Wiggily Longears, a rabbit gentleman, is feeling stiff and lame after playing with Baby Bunty, a lively little rabbit girl. Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, his muskrat lady housekeeper, calls for Dr. Possum to examine Uncle Wiggily. Despite receiving various colored pills from Dr. Possum, Uncle Wiggily remains unable to move comfortably. Dr. Possum suggests sassafras tea as a remedy, and Nurse Jane goes to gather the roots, leaving Baby Bunty with Uncle Wiggily. While Nurse Jane is away, Uncle Wiggily asks for his glasses to read the paper. Baby Bunty, noticing the glasses on his head, pretends not to find them, encouraging Uncle Wiggily to search for them around the house. This playful chase leads Uncle Wiggily to hop energetically throughout the bungalow, effectively curing his stiffness. When Nurse Jane returns, she points out the glasses on his head, and Uncle Wiggily realizes that Baby Bunty's playful antics were the best medicine for his ailment.
By Howard R. Garis · First published 1901 · Genre: Children's Literature, Animal Fiction, Fantasy