Green Meadow Stories · Chapter
Little Miss Fuzzytail Whispers 'Yes' explained
Peter Rabbit, deeply in love with little Miss Fuzzytail, tries to persuade her to leave the Old Pasture and return with him to the Old Briar-patch.
What happens
Peter Rabbit, deeply in love with little Miss Fuzzytail, tries to persuade her to leave the Old Pasture and return with him to the Old Briar-patch. After Old Man Coyote's terrifying howl frightens her, Peter explains that the coyote is his friend and suggests the Briar-patch as the safest place. Overcome with fear and affection, little Miss Fuzzytail finally whispers 'Yes.'
Themes in this chapter
Love and Relationships
Peter Rabbit's deep love for little Miss Fuzzytail and her eventual whispered 'Yes' highlight the central romantic theme.
Courage and Fear
Little Miss Fuzzytail's fear of Old Man Coyote's howl contrasts with Peter's reassurances and her brave decision to leave home.
Characters to notice
- Peter Rabbit
In love with little Miss Fuzzytail, he tries to convince her to return to the Old Briar-patch.
- Little Miss Fuzzytail
Frightened by Old Man Coyote's howl, she finally agrees to go with Peter to the Old Briar-patch.
- Old Man Coyote
His howl frightens little Miss Fuzzytail, though Peter explains he is a friend.
- Old Jed Thumper
Mentioned as the father of little Miss Fuzzytail who had made trouble for Peter in the Old Pasture.
Key passages
“Love is a beautiful, wonderful thing. There’s nothing quite like it on all the green earth.”
Love is the most beautiful and wonderful experience in the world.
Opening lines celebrating the power of love.
“Then she nestled up close to Peter. 'Yes,' she whispered.”
She snuggled against Peter and softly agreed to go with him.
Climactic moment where little Miss Fuzzytail accepts Peter's proposal.