The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-21

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He was no sooner In and the rabbits
put into the hands of Jack for dressing
that sweet soprano voice filled the air.
Every one stopped work to listen. They
had all gone down stairs and were scat
tered between the kitchen and dining hall,
each one doing his or her share in the
preparations. Over in the corner perch
ed on high stool sat a pretty little fell
low with a feather in his cap, and he
was singing as if his life depended uron
it. The song was an air that has been
forgotten these hundred years, but Robin
who had quite taste for music, thought
that 1t sounded far better than half the
popular songs of the day.
who is IT." he said to Puss in Boots
why, Tommy Tucker, of COURSE, and
that reminds me that he'll want white
bread and butter and who's going to get
them?'
Red Riding Hood, who had been busy
laying the cloth on the long pine table
overheard Puss, and she said, II have
butter and fresh eggs in my basket, but
no bread"
A great roaring voice made every one
look up well, we have all the white
bread and all the brown bread and all
the ginger bread that is likely to be need
ed, tue Unicorn and l." and there was
the Lion who had fought the Unicorn,
nOlQ1f15 up q Dag Iuli Oh DTcdu
Say, this is immense" said Robin to
Puss, who purred loudly and nodded his
wise little head Then Robin said to the
Lion, Much obliged Noble Sir. Now is
there anyone elso who has something good
to eat?"
Old Mother Hubbard who was pairing
some potatoes that had been left there by
the Methodist Society, and which really
belonged to Robins father only he had
u
up: "Well, there have been times when
my cupboard has been empty, but as you
may remember, my dog didn't eat the
bread or the fruit or the tripe, and If
some one will run up to my house, num-
her three, Faryland Lane near Mother
Goose Alley, you're welcome to that
much"
Everybody cheered because Mother
Hubbard said it In such a pleasant tone
| and again Puss volunteered and jumped
| out of the window.
Then a childish voice piped up. Say,
there's only part of it left and I've had
| nv thumb in it and perhaps you are not
fond of Christmas pies, but
ooh. one plum more or less doesn't mat
ter, Jack" said the wife of Good King
Arthur, whose name escapes me, ana
besides have a bag pudding and you
know that's full of plums. It's cold, be-
/
the family likes fried pudding, but It'll
help fll up the table"
And help fill me up" roared voice
near the ceiling which came from the
giant Cormoran, who was helping Jack OF
the Bean Stalk to unfold camp chairs
| quite as if the latter were on good terms
| with giants. But then that shows cor
| moran may have been misjudged-
| The dinner was now nearing complexion
| ~ hat hninR cooked.
| and the savory odors of rabbit I'd pork
filed the rooms.
II don't believe we need any more" be-
| gan Robin. but his words were cut short
| by a voice that chented:
Hot cross buns, hot cross buns
lone a penny, two penny
Hot cross buns"
Look here" said the Old Woman who
had Just stepped into the dining room
flushed with her exertions over the fire.
you ought to be ashamed of yourself for
irving TO sell your buns. Everyone else
has given"
In a very shame-faced manner, the slim
young fellow with a basket of English
make, said: "Oh I'm so used to singing
my wares that l didn't think. You're well
come 20 my buns, although I'm afraid
they are rather stale. I've clean forgot
when they were baked
"Young lambs to sell, young lambs to
sell." shouted an old man in queer quer-
ulous voice, as he marched round ana
round the table.
"Didn't YOU hear what I had to say to
this young MANI" said the Old Woman
| in her severest manner.
"Sneal nm. I'm hard o. hearin," said
the old man, putting his hand to his ear.
ct saw that you ought not to sell any
thing here tonight. We haven't all met
before in years, and everyone else Is CIV
ing something - -,
But the old man was very obstinate.
makes my Twin a-sellin OF EN-. young
lambs to sell, young lambs to selb' SAID
he, and walked coward door thal leu 'u
into the area.
"Tet him out" said the Old Woman
angrily and Robin turned the key anc
the knob and let the old man out
Down the valley growing fainter OF
the soft evening air. they heard his trem'
ulous old voice, crying, Young lambs &c
SELL" and for my part l hope nc Sole
them all H.. 4,
AS the old man went out, Puss II
Roots returned with his bag full of th'
contents of Mother Hubbard's cupboard
"Whpteyer became of that blackoir'
nse?" asked Mother Goose, putting ne
: face. which was also flushed into I'M
dining room. - -,
"Dont YOU remember" said Puss' wh'
seemed to know eNefythihb' t'o HN'I4'
ate the crust. and there was really NJ
filing for the blackbirds flew away afte
they had finished their song. How's IN"
mig coming onT' ,,,,
Gust done" said Mother Goose wi,
You announce dinner. suppose you Wal
cal with US. but the rest OF you animal
will have TO eat I'm the kitchen. ana ~
hone YOU won't get hghting."
Puss In Boots mounted chair; lAaie
ana Gentlemen" said he. owing TO IN
kindness OF our friend Robin "ooa'e'
| low" -.
"No. Robin Taylor" corrected the own
o. Of that name, a..
"Well, you are "a good fellow, 70 ~
al the Fame. owing 20 his hndh 30
nave All met bere tonight 20 eat ~
arst meal that We ever sat down 20 -
b0dy. YOU ought 20 feel hon"fed tna
rly mssfer. fhe Marquis ~ eaf.baa' ul'
80 with ~ just fhe same o. II hf wa
49, ordinary niorini.-"
Therr Nsff come hirHea here. n"'aN
from tila ffep.moihrr % fin9effiia tt
puas. rasenins aoiher po9sff ~
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