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Smithsonian exhibit to showcase Beatrix Potter, alongside Peter Rabbit and other fictional creations
From: AP Worldstream
Date: 20020207
Author:JENNIFER LOVEN, Associated Press Writer
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Dateline: WASHINGTON
Under the wide branches of a fake tree, two dozen small children paid
remarkably close attention to a retelling of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit,
" despite popping flashbulbs, a friendly costumed Peter standing nearby,
and adults walking noisily all around.
Many thought the reader with bright red socks peeking from under gray suit pants _ that would be the British ambassador to the United States, Sir Christopher Meyer _ sounded awfully funny. But they loved the timeworn tale of the mischievous bunny just the same.
"I liked it," piped up ...
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