The narrator is preparing to introduce their cousins to their pet rabbits. However, in a playful twist, the narrator has actually moved the rabbits to the garden and plans to trick their cousins into thinking they are still in the house. The cousins arrive and the narrator sets conditions for them to see the rabbits, including imitating a bunny. Eventually, the cousins are led to the garden where they discover the trick and are introduced to the rabbits, leading to a fun and playful interaction.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker is at home in Macerata.
2. The speaker's cousins are visiting.
3. The speaker has rabbits as pets.
4. The speaker has put the rabbits in the garden.
5. The speaker is pretending that the rabbits are locked in a room.
6. The speaker's cousins are trying to see the rabbits.
7. The speaker is making the cousins do tasks before they can see the rabbits.
8. The speaker offers the cousins water from their tap.
9. The speaker jokes about having an ice cream shop.
10. The speaker and their cousins are in Italy.
11. The speaker's cousins are trying to imitate the rabbits.
12. The speaker is teasing the cousins about seeing the rabbits.
13. The speaker finally reveals the rabbits to the cousins in the garden.
14. The speaker lets the rabbits run around in the garden during the day.
15. The speaker warns the cousins not to touch certain plants, including basil and onions.