Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-14
THE STORY OF BUZZ.
LOW AND SUZZ-lOUD

existence with the first warm AnriI
days. but up till the last of May they
Kept closely hidden away III the top OF
the great bay window, which afforded
sunlight and air to the bedroom occu-
pied by Old Gentleman. All durine
june they mad been content 10 remain
lrhabitants of The same room. eXDIOr-
ing every inch OF the walls and cell-
lhS. Then had come the novelty OF
examining Old Gentleman's clothes in
the closet. looking over his books and
papers on the tables and shelves,
sometimes perching on top the
frames holding the portraits of Gene
raj and Lady Washington, and roost.
ing on the chandelier at night. But
one tine morning in July Buzz-Low.
looking down from his perch at Old
Gentleman as he slumbered, nudged
buzz-Loud with his wing, and whisper
ed: Juicy neck on the old chap, eh?''
Buzz-Lo gave vent to an uproario,,s
laugh, whereupon his wise brother
reprimanded him. How often must
1 tell you to keep quiet if you would
not have your days numberedY Didn't
| warn you in the beginning that 81
lence is safety? Surely, surely, you
have not forgotten the i'll fate of
that loud-yoiced, hilarious Bluebottle,
whose continuous singing and loud
fiapping of wings against the window
panes brought the entire female pop
ulation of this household down upon
him to do battle
We'll. you'll admit he led them a
merry dance before he at last fell un-
der the dustrag tiourished by Bridget
remarked Buzz-Loud. Il admire sucn
a brave, fearless spirit, even though
the possessor lose his life in assert
ing it.
Very Well, follow Bluebottles ey-
ample. and meet with an ignomin-
lGns death, replied Buzz-LoW. Ms
- ~' 'i-eI'" W NliJoN iiG III peace
and quiet. Now. while you were
around yesterday Wasting
your time, | was learning something"
Pray tell NE what it was begged
EtIzz-l-oud, ever curious about gossip.
Well. when Bridget came in to
clean up Old Gentlemans room yes
terday, Two strange flies scootea N
rom the nah They were big fellows
and seemed on an exploring eXpedi-
ton. They swept around the room
several times. and then took a seat
beside me on General Washington s
picture and easily overheard their
One OF them seemed
10 be quite literary, for he spoke IN
thyme: but | shall not try to quote
him correctly, only giving the sub
stance of his remarks. First. over
hearing your noise, he said to his
Il see that young tei-
ow's finish soon. Any fly SO foolish
y vain as to attract attention to him
self by singing at the top of his voice
must sooner Or later pay the penalty
Yes" replied the other, "he seems a
perfect coxcomb, his main gift is ego
ism
"Oh, no." sneered Buzz-LOud III
hats all you have to tell me you may
Keep your fine news to yourself. AS
,or me, l mean to nibble Old Gentle
mans neck. Just watch me- And
away he flew. paying no attention to
lis cautious brothers warning. Round
md round he went, circling Old Gen
.leman's head, buzzing with all his
strength. But his song disturbed not
he sleeper, and he snored on without
/ break. Nov, We'll see what SER
enade close to headquarters will do
or you, Old Gentleman, remarket
Buzz-Loud. And he perched himself ,
On the rim OF Old GentIemans ear, |
)uZzing tuneiess song Justify. ,
'BuZz-o-o-o. Blzz-ah--' Closer and
closer he thrust his little black head |
nto the deep ear cavern, when OF a !
sudden the giant head moved and |
lbove Buzz-Loud's body there swung |
mighty arm, at the end of which |
vas a huge open palm that went slap. |
slap, SO close to Buzz-Loud's person |
hat the force OF it almost frightened |
lin out of a weeks growth. Away he |
lew, Just saving himself by the |
breadth of hair When he reached |
safe place beside his brother his |
aeart was humping SO loudly that he
Gould not hear Buzz-LOW's chastise |
nent. But soon the interest OF the |
wo flies centered in the movements |
If Old Gentleman. 1t was then habit !
Zach morning to watch Old Gentleman
make his toilet and laugh at his silly |
,r,,,pI,l;poc Now bp was yawnjOp