Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-22

hare became somewhat uneasy and asked
the fox How far is it to the place where
you said we would stay over night!
"Oh" said the fox, sit isn't very far; fVe
or six miles that's all
The hare was satisfied. but when they had
ridden about six miles he asked again: Mr.
Bushy TAIL when shall we arrive at our
quarters for tonight?'
ut won't take long, said the 1oX IL
isn't more than four or five miles,.
The hare shook his head, for he had
thought it nearer than that, ana ne
was hungry and thirsty. After while the
fox said over yonder is the place where
we shall take supper
I'm those woods?" the hare asked.
Yes" said the fox, right in the middle
of them
1T was now quite dark, and when they
entered the woods they could hardly see
their paws before their eyes. Every now
and then they butted their noses against
a tree, and at last they had to dismount
and lead their wheels.
There 1t is" the fox cried suddenly.
pointing at red lantern swinging In front
of yawning cave.
wei, 1 am glad" said the hare. Il was
a tired as tired little boy. 1 guess
shall sleep well tonight
so shall T." said the fox. as he rang
the bell.
Pretty soor they saw a light approaching
from way back in the cave and when it
came nearer they saw that great big
bear carried it. And, imagine 1t was the
same big old bear who had frightened Ut
tie Mary so.
Good evening" said the fox and the
hare. and took off their hats.
Good evening"" the bear replied. Come
in and rest yourselves" And he trotted
back into the cavern swinging his lantern
and rafting his bunch of keys, while the
hare and the fox followed him. At last they
came to a door, which the bear pushed
open and when our friends entered they
saw that it was the kitchen and the dining
room of the family. Mother Bear was
standing at the stove. with ladle In her
paw and an apron fastened around her big
neck. She shook paws with the fox and
the hare, after having wiped themthe
paws. you know, not the fox and the hare
on her apron. There were also four little
bears. not much bigger than cats, who hid
behind their mother, and only and
then peeped out between her legs at the
strangers.
Bear; and he sat down himself in a huge
arm chair at the table.
The dinner, or supper, was very nice, and
the fox and the hare enjoyed it very much.
There was fried fish and oysters, broiled
goose and spinach, oak-leaf salad, and, of
course, plenty of honey and milk. After
supper the travellers went to bed. You see.
they had ridden on their bicycles all day
long and were very tired.
The bear and his wife stayed up another
hour. the bear reading the paper, while his
wife banged away on the piano after hay
ing put the little ones to bed
In the middle of the night the fox and the
hare were awakened by strange noise.
and when they had listened for while the
hare said: "A strong wind must be blowing
outdoors"
"a fearful storm must be raging" the fox
said, and then they fell to sleep again.
And do you know what ii was, my son?
1t was not strong wind or fearful storm,
but the big bear, who was lying down
stairs on his bed with his mouth wide open,
snoring like a sawmll. But the COX and
the hare had never heard big bear snore,
tl,@,r ~ Inn yxyaS he
In the morning our friends had breakfast,
and when they had paid their bill they
mounted their wheels. and away they went
like lightning.
They rode along merrily all the morning,
but just when they wanted to get off their
bicycles to take a drink of water and eat
some lunch they heard noise. and very
soon they recognized that it was the bark
ing of dogs. Mr.. Longear," the fox said,
shaking his head. Il afraid they are
after u.s."
II am afraid they are" the hare replied
with sigh. Il wish they had came a few
hours sooner, for the heat and the fast
riding have made me right tired
Il am quite tired myseiI," sa.> the fox
but we have to run for it anyhow. So
here goes.
And they worked the pedals so that it was
a pleasure to see them fly. But the dogs
which were chasing them were very swift
and pretty soon the fox and the hare
that they We're coming nearer. Mr.. Long
stay together they will catch both of u.s.
therefore we had better separate. You go
along that little creek to the left and
shall keep straight on They will either
follow me, then you are saved, or they will
follow you, then am saved. Goodbye. old
fellow. Give my love to my wife If they
should catch me-
Goodbye. old man." the hare cried
back, land II I should be killed break 1t
to my wife gently.
s.All right" shouted the fox. and he rede