 Mole awakens in his burrow to the sound of fireworks. He tunnels out to find the trappings of a carnival (but no carnival-goers). As he explores, a guard dog pursues him. After eluding the dog for a while, mole uses a mask to frighten the dog. The dog then drops into a well (or perhaps a fountain), which traps him, because the walls are too high, slick, and steep for an escape. Feeling sorry for the dog, mole helps the dog get out, and the two animals become friends.