The Burgess Animal Book For Children in "Flitter The Bat And His Family"

"Of course it is no business of mine what you do, Ryder Rabbit, but were I in your place I certainly would stay at home. Gracious!
I'm glad I can go where I please when I please. You ought to fly, Ryder. You ought to fly. There is nothing like it."

"I wish I could," sighed Ryder.

"Well, don't say I didn't warn you," squeaked Flitter, and darted away in the direction of Farmer Brown's house.