Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-07
AN ICICLE PIE.
BIZ ELIZABETH WATSON IVES.

d. Esl<AzAoI1h HAI0ON IVES.
Johnny Doughface was undoubtedly lost
''Of course I'm not" he declared stoutly
to himself. as he trudged through the
woods. the snow up to the top Of his poor
little wet shoes. However, what was the
use OF denying It? The trees stretched in
an endless line on every side, the cold gray
sky was getting cofoer and grayer severy
moment. and he hadn't seen familiar
landmark since Farmer Payson's red barn
had faded into the distance ages ago.
THE next time I'm goose enough to chase
horrid jack rabbit, who won't let mo
catch him. guess I'll be considerably over
eight" remarked Johnny out loud. Tho
worst Of it IL, he just barely kept ahead Of
me all the way. and every time I'd go to
grab him he'd give one bound. and after
him I'd go again. There he il now, just be-
hind that bush'
Johnny made one more futile dive, and
the rabbit tapped his long ears and gave
few nimble bounds which sent him far out
of his pursuer's reach.
It's no use. he exclaimed, stopping for
moment to blow his fingers, which would
get cold in spit Of his warm red mittens.
out"
voice, tired. are you? Thought you'd catch
a. poor defenseiess rabbit and have him for
your mind?"
SoAiiiHJ SdNc Ol0 lOOk, anu lnen dlIuoSl
dropped on the snow in establishment. for.
II you believe me (and don't suppose you
Wild there sat Mr.. Rabbit on his hind legs.
smiling pleasantly. and tapping his long
ears knowingly. Where else could that
voice have come from?
what timid1y.
Il did, answered the rabbit. land I
for purpose There's a friend Of mine
near here. who wanted me to bring him
| some nice little boy to do him a favor. and
you looked SO obliging that Immediately
picked you out"
"Oh. but I'm not at all obliging!' cried
Johnny, terror-stricken, for really he was
not at all used to having rabbits open up q
conversation and he was terribly frighten-
Well. IL you're not" answered Bunny,
Its high time you learned how to be. Step
this way, please"
He led the way in and out among the
trees, hopping In front Of Johnny. who. not
caring to refuse, followed obediently. Sud
aeniy they came upon a little clearing in
the woods, and there standing upright was
most enormous snow man. He wore
battered Old stoyepipe hat somewhat over
one ear: and smoked a long corncob pipe,
from which, instead of smoke. little snow
hakes came, and foated Off into the air.
How do you do, sir?" remarked this per-
son, removing his hat, and speaking in a
voice SO cold that shfvers ran up and
down Johnny's back.
I'm very well. thank you how are your"
stammered Johnny remembering his man
ners.
Fair. only fair" replied Mr.. Snow Man.
the Weather's getting little warm here,
must be moving northward pretty soon"
frozen
Il daresay, 1 daresay," answered this
strange host, lifting an icy foot. and cas-
uaiiy knocking few snowflake ashes from
his pipe. Maybe we're built a little DIFF
ferently. Ouch.' he exclaimed suddenly
making an awful face, my rheumatism ia
fearful; and he rubbed his elbow gingerly
MAYBE you've caught cold" suggested
Johnny, struggling to be polite
Saugnt cold, roared the snow man,
losing his temper, you idiot. how could /
eaten cold? I've gotten over heated, that's
what's the matter with me-"
The rabbit sniclsered out loud and reIa-
ions were growing a little strained, when
Johnny, following his hosts example, by re-
moving his hat. remarked: 81 think 1
must be going. Goodnight SIR"
mot SO fast my friend" answered the
snow man. L want you to do me favor
iirst. nave a longing for good old-fash-
Toned icicle pie, the kind that mother used
TO make, and to save my life 1 couldn't
reach up and pick icicles on account Of this
arm. Now. what 1 want you to do is to
step over to that pine tree. climb up a lit
tie ways, and pick me good mess of icicles
from the lowest branch Then bring 'em
here to me. and I'll show you how to make
a PIE that will make your mouth water"
Then can l go homer asked Johnny
not so very much cheered at the prospect Of
picking icicles with the thermometer con-
siderably below freezing.
You cam" answered the snow man, land
I'll have the rabbit show you the way"
This was encouraging SO Johnny quick
ly Skinned up the pine tree, and in
few minutes had the lower branch neatly
stripped of its icicles. dropping them care
fully into the soft snow beneath.
Aha!' cried the snow man gleefully
rubbing his hands together. You're the