Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-08-31
TIE BUSHES AND The
SHEEP.
PROM THE FRENCH.

One pleasant evening in May, little
Arnold Lambert and his father were
sitting on a hillside, admrIng the
beauty of the scene, owe which the
slowly sinking sun was she idlng
beaut full golden light. Suddenly they
were distur ed by the shouts OF IA shep-
berd-bo,. who was leading home ms
flock from "a neighbourIng field. On
| both stdes of the road along Whlcn ne
was going there were so ne very thotny
bushes. and not a 5 eep conld pass them
without havi bits OF Its heece torn
away. ,,,
,ngry.
- a ON. does not cut those tus es
lown. DoN see how they are rob-
ling the sheep If their WOO If the
poor things go along that road many
more times tuey WI leave al their
coat there. Might L ret mp early to-
morrow morning, and come here with
nv little hate ct, aud cut a ! the BUSH
rs down mys-lf? And" he added, az
ter a short pause. "coulint you come
with me, too, father, and bring your
laige hunt ng-kuIie, and we wonld
clear them away before breakfast
time?"
al will see aNout your plan, Arnold"
cepl ed Mr. Lambert, scarcely able to
restrain a smile Il the boys eager
words. "Meanwhile, don't be so an
cry with the bushes, but remember
what we ourselves do"
"What, fathgr?" asked Arnold, in
wonder.
Have you not seen the shepherds
axe their large scis ors and rob the
trembling eep, not OF small flakes OF
wool, but of the whole fleece"
"Oh, yes, father; because We are
Obliged to make our clothes of 1T. And,
uesides, [ have often heard you say
that the sheep cast their feeces natur-
ally about this time of the year, so
It is much better for rs to take them
for our use than to let them fall and
waste"
Certainly. AruolI. God has given
al auimal- their clothing; and we are
obliged to borrow ours from them, If
we do not uich to go without, aud to
e expo ed TO the irosts and cold OF
winter"
"But, father, the bushes have no
need of clothes, so that settles the
question. DO say we may cut them
own"
every well, Arnold; we will be here
tomorrow at dav-brea6. But | think
we must return home now, for the
sun has set and the air is quite chilly. "
Arnold, believing that he was about
o he a hero, by destroying with his
little arm tn 1t legion # rubhers, could
scarcely sleep hat night, so full Was he
Of bis forthcoming victories. ScIrcely
had the sweet songs of the birds IN the
rees near his wIndUw announced the
return of ,luy, before he fastened to
arouse his father. MIR. Lambert HIM
,eIi was 10 less eager to rise, though
not so mrch occupied with the destruc-
ton of the bushes as delight d at hav-
iDg found an opportunity OF showing
Arnold the lOveliness of the opening
lay. They ressed quickly, took their
weapons, and then set out OF pher eT pc
iitIon. Arnull running so fast that his
father had some difficulty IN keep ng
mp with bis steps; bur, on approaching
h. bushes, tn-v saw a great num Der
of bir com ug and going on ali sides,
nd hopping about amongst the
ranches.
'Sortly, Arnold" WHISPERED Mr..
Lam bert; "s'ep softly, or we shall
frIghten these Innocent creatures.
Come up the hill where we sat yester
lay evening, and y rhHps We shall he
able to find ont what they are seeking
so busly among the bushes"
They 8sceuded the hill; d sat dovL
and then they saw that the birds were
carrying away IN their beaks the very
fakes of wool which the bushes had
torn off tn sheep thai evening before.
Finches, hnnets, sparrows, and many
OF er birds were there, enrichlng
m Ives with the booty.
what do you say to that, father?'
cried Arnold.
"Something 1 have often wished to
say, Arnold, piled his father: "Ihat
G takes care of smallest crea.
ture7, and supplies them with all they
| Ut ed for their happiness and comfort.
\ u see the poor birds are fl ding
h. re sOmethI with which to furnish
| t! uOine they are making for their
little ones; his honest bush, Hgn Il
which yod spoRe So has Ilv yes er ay,
Is of some Use. 1t onls sske Il ttle
from those who have plenty, that il
mig Int give it 10 tho in need. Do you
Wi h to destroy it now, Arnoli?"
"Oh, no neverp cried Arnold.
"That Is ght, my bnyl" replied VT
Lambert, ''let 1t flourish in peace,
snce 1t makes such a good use of ITS
conquests!" NELLIE RUDD.