Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-09-24
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long time, they gave up in despair and re-
turned to their homes, with heavy hearts.
Now, we will see how the little, naughty
rabbits get along that did not obey their
mother Hfi lI
They hoped of In the direction of the
noise they had heard and soon carno to
an open spot, where the warm sun shone
brightly down, and, being very tired, they
curlod up ut the foot ola large mapic, which
they thought the most beautiful tree in the
world, and were soon fast asleep.
Soon the farmer came along. mending tho
brush fence through the wood, and saw what
he at first thought was bit of fur on the
ground; but, as he came nearer, was aston
ished to find two tiny rabbits.
He took thom in his great hand, and. al
though thor hearts went pit-pat and they
tried tot get away, wrapped them securely in
his vest, and, when the dinner horn blew,
took them and started for home.
When he got near the house he took them
In his hands and carried them in and told
his wife to hold her apron, for he had some
thing pretty for her, and not to let Il fall and
| break tHNI- .HflpNH
SO he put them in her apron, and, although
they did not break, they fell to the floor rs
she started back, and exclaimed, Goodness
mel what is ftp" for one of them hoped, as
soon as released. right towards her face.
Her scared look set him laughing heartily
and she was soon admiring their soft coats
and bright eyes. .r
How they wished they were back in their
own nest, with their good mother. True,
they were praised and thought pretty, but
everything was strange, and they were
frightened; besides they were very hungry.
This, too, was trouble to their mistress,
for they were too small to eat, and, unless
they could be fed would soon starve; so she
warmed some milk, and, taking a teaspoon,
set about feeding them.
There was plenty of room on one of her
hands for both to sit SO you see it was a
pretty nice job; but as soon as they tasted
tho milk, they would open their mouths and
suck IL down, w
She nanedthem Dick and Dot and when
it came night, put them in basket with
some wool for nest, and hung them up so
the old house cat, Tiger, could not get them
But in the morning little Dot was gone.
Old Tiger looked as innocent rs could be,
but his mistress always thought he fell from
the basket and Tiger had lunch.
Dick grew finely; but 1t was great cross
to Tiger when he had always thought rab-
bit such rare dish to let him alone. But
mistress said it was hers, and he must not
| eat IL. and ne ha wns n GOOD intalIioant nat
he no more thought of dlsobeying her than
Of losing his tail.
So Tiger and Dick soon were fast friends
and many good frolic they had, and their
mistress found them many times nestled close
together. fast asleep.
cannot tell you all the cunning things
Dick would do; but he was rs cute rs could
be, and, like little boys and girls. loved
raisins and sweet cake best of all.
Ifmy little friends will call some fine day
will tell them more about him; how he
would dance when any one sung quick
tune, and many other things have not time
to tell now.
But one evening, when the house was full
Of guests, he got out Of doors and was never
seen again. 1t was long distance from his
old home, and, no doubt. some proving cat
ended his days.
And now, when any OF the little folks that
read this story are tempted to disobey their
mothers, just think OF the rabbits and theil
SAD fate, and do as they are bid, and the
promise, THAT their days may be long in the
land" will be fulfilled.