Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-07-31
NEEN BERT AND JUNE
WENT A-AUNTlNG

Bert was 70 years old and his little
sister June was two years younger.
Early in May they had come to visit
grandma. who lived, OH, ever so far
away in big white frame house, sur
rounded by great trees and spread
mug lawn of velvety green grass
around this vast yard ran high
5ence. and grandma had said that they
must not go beyond it. Any place
within its enclosure was their play
ground but outside its boundaries
ahey should not venture.
The first few weeks found Bert and
June very happy exploring the barn
yard and the garden. getting acquaint-
al with the chickens and watching the
Nny green sprouts thrusting them
selves through the soft, loose earth
making ready to become onions, beets
radishes and other good vegetables for
Bert aud June to eat. Then there was
the immense watermelon patch, which
caused Bert and June to revel in hap
py anticipation.
But as time sped On and everything
eonfned within the limits of that high
board fence had become familiar to
shem, both grew restless and lmged to
explore worlds anew.
One day Bert peevishly remonstrat-
ed with his grandmother when she
emphatically denied him the privt
sege of making journey to tne wood
ed hills round about, and forbade him
going to the deep, rushing river a
mile distant But. grandma, l want
20 see something" he declared impa-
siently. I'm so tired OF chickens and
h1ees and the garden. I want to go
a-hunting."
s'Yes." answered grandma, "but sup
pose you should find something real
Rhile hunting, big spake, or a bear.
Cor instance Now, tell me what would
you do?"
AT'd-I'd-w'y. I'd kill the snake and
capture the bear,'' proudly spoke Bert.
"And what would you do with the
1ear?" inquired grandma.
Well" answered Bert. scratching
his head and thinking a moment. I'D
sell him to circus. Then I'd have
stacks of money and I could get new
like and--oh piles of new things
Would you give me some of the
money, Buddie?" asked June, who was
an interested listener. and who had
she greatest faith in her brother S
capabilities.
Nope, less you'd sisted me to
catch the bear. Then might give
you nickel"
Now, that sum of money was not be.
aeath little June's dignity; and she
was at once aroused with a desire to
go a-hunting" with her brother.
But grandma was stern and no
amount of coaxing could prevail upon
her to consent to her little charges 60
mg on such an expedition.
Ever since their arrival at grand
mas the children had been permitted
70 60 each afternoon to the farthest
corner in the orchard, there climb tc
she top Of the fence and watch tho
great flying express train rush through
che valley half mile below.
Its big iron horse, amt it, Bud
tfIe?" June had asked. as they looked
wonderingly at the putting, flying mon
ser one day.
Nope, course 1t amt horse, it's {
steam injun that pulls the cars. VIVA
makes you think it is morse? L
hasn't got no legs
well, papa told me it was an iro1
aorse'' vociferated June. and l CUES
papa's a lot smarter'n you, l do"
''Oh. he just told you that becaus
rou.re gurl. A gurl believes any oil
ahing, l know
II wonder where it goes to- aske
tune, her pink cheek resting on tn
.op board of the fence.
20 the city" knowingly replie
Cert, gazing after the long line OF blu
smoke.
SD like to go to the city" murmu1
cd June, her eyes far away. Lots {
awful things in the city,
~Oh shucks. They have awfulle
things in the woods over there on tn
hills than they have in city, sal
Bert. 'Theres panthers and bear
End lliponoserouses in lunches. Wish
l could oo and catch whole load G
Wild animals, do"
Then silence reigned for a rninut
rs June climbed to the top board t
sit beside her brother
Now, look out" warned Bert a