Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-10-16
ADAM AND EVE.

by finding her alone and in 4 place fit
for his Vaccinations But, in order to
avoid frightening her, he determined to
present himself in the shape of some
timid animal. So Eve, who was slowly
gathering fruit, was startled at sight of
little mouse creeping cautiously to
ward her. One glimpse of the animal
was sufficient; she dropped her fruit,
emitted terrific shrek and made q
frantic spring for the limb above her.
to which she chung, kicking convulsive-
ly at the quaking animal. The mouse,
astonishcd at the reception, darted be-
hind tree an was quickly transformed
into Satan. Amazed but not discour-
aged, the schemer determined to try
the semblance of some domestic fowl.
Eve had scarcely recovered from her
fright when cackling hen came burst
ing from the brush close by, ruffling its
feathers and scurrying wildly about
Eggs" cried the woman, making a
dive for tho place whence the hen had
emerged and searching eagerly for the
prize. "Hah!' she calculated. finally
abandoning the vain search, Its about
nothing Get out, YOU screechy thingr'
and she SHE'D stone at the clamorous
fowl. But the hen, intent upon secur-
ing her favorable notice, and gradually
disclosing itself, persistently kept up
the CHATTER. '.Sho." screamed Eve,
wildly waving her arms, .'cant you be
quiet? VI! get out" and before Satan
could discover himself. Eve, vexed be-
yOnd all bounds. made rush and aimed
frantic blow at him with q branch.
With a terrified cackle the hen disap-
pcared in the underbrush, and Eve, con-
s!dcrably Hurried, returned to her fruit.
''Pandemonium!" cried Satan in vex-
alton, having assumed his proper
shape. What kind of creatures are
these humans. anyway? This is de-
cidedly worse job than l anticipated.
The folks at home will never cease
twitting me about it. Perhaps it would
have been better after all TO have .ried
the man first. The woman is decidedly
peculiar. / don't seem to understand
her. Here I've tried her with the most
timorous animal and the most domestic
OF fowls. I'm! what next? Yes, I'll
assume the form of reptile. If that
doesn't succeed, I'll try the man."
And as Eve was again lesurely
plucking fruit and innocently hummin1
to herself she was startled by the an
pearance OF great serpent in the tree
next her intently cycling her and sway
ing its body slowly in time to her tune.
Ssh"
pretty creature. don't scream"
quickly interrupted the serpent.
''Hey!' cried Eve, in amazement.
Don't scream, pretty one"
'Sakcs alive"' cried Eve, arranging
her hair with deft movement, Il
didn't know snakes could talk"
only Il few can" replied the SER
pent, "but such beauty would inspire
any tongue"
'Oh, nonsense" cried Eve, blushing
and looking down, as she gently
prodded hole in the earth with her
great toe.
"At last, I'm solid" hemmed the
willy serpent in relieved voice aside.
rs he rewound his coils into a more
comfortable position and settled down |
to his purpose. Where's Adam?" he |
questioned.
Hes down by the river bank man,
ing fishes"
''Sure?"
"Oh, quite. chirruped the confident
Eve.
'GracousT exclaimed the serpent.
vivaciously. "what pretty hair YOU
have"
as it?" assented Eve, furriedly.
Yes. it's so long and soft and of
such beautiful color"
Its not us lovely as it used TO be
when | wore il banged. I'm glad you
Ike it, though" murmured Eve, coyly
tossing ner tresses.
How can help ftp" airily returned
the serpent, as he cogitated by what
course he could turn the subject into
apples. After pause he continued: |
81 should think flowers and buds would |
look well in it. Why don't you try |
them? Peach buds are handsome;
apple buds are very pretty"
80 they are" nodded Eve in de-
light. II must try them
At this reply the crafty serpent
bumped his head against the tree to
suppress his excitement.
by the way. speaking of blossoms.
have you tasted any of these apples
yet?" asked the serpent in casual
tone, pointing to the forbidden fruit
with his tail.
.Oh. no." replied Eve. with horri-
fed look. II dare not"
"Why?"
adam says | must not"
'Why does Adam say sou must note"
persisted the infiexible interrogation.
''Oh, because"
Because what?"
"Why, because; because, of course;
that's all know"
Shall l tell you why Adam SAYS you
must not?' demanded the serpent in ,
sidiously.
'Oh. do!' cried Eve, her face glow {
ng with pleasure. II
at was because"
''Of course" interrupted Eve, in a {
utter, that's what | said" j
Because" went on the serpent, not {
eeding, 'ff you ate of those apples /
on would know more than Adam. 2
Vhy." went on the tempter. impetu- il
usly, 'Those apples are panacea for a
Il ills, tonic for all disorders; they S
,aiutain the form in the strength of Z