The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-19
mained thirty minutes longer I should have died
Ninth Grade. Eva RUSSELL
Fort Benton Mont
COOL AND CLEAR.

COOL AND CLEAR.
We were jolly party that bright summer morning.
ing they struck another rang upon
air. Where bound forq To the berry patch, Of
their tiny throats with meodous music ksIf.weet ti.
weet'' sang Chickadee, chiekadee dee' sang
another while the thrush and the warbler joined in the
chorus All of party noted the beauty of the
ing. It reminded of Burns
Now Nature hangs her mantle green,
On every blooming tree.
The berry ypatch was soon reached and we set about
filing pals with the ripe juicy fruit. When
approached selected shady spot in which to eat
lunch About three O'Clock in the water
all consumed and the weather being extremely warm
we followed the suggestion of Of party and de-
fsWe shall not reach the creek hour at least
said Edith We all gave Involuntary groan at the
prospect Of having to suffer long. We had journeyed
about three quarters Of hour, when sighted the
creek few rods before It had looked so
inviting and welcome in eyes it did just then
parehed lips to the Clear crystal water
Eighth Grade. -.--se-. Stella Randall
314 Seller Street, Hbbing, MINI.
TIE CIAMAEY THING.
81 IL put this glass of water by your bed where yo
get it, but not chair because I'm afraid you'll
spill IT, said mama one nj ght when I was sick
"An right answered, 'tand I am going to have
drink too. put the glass back and dropped
to Sleep After awhile awoke to see images of all
kinds and sizes fitting around the room. 'tWhat
they be-, @ thought ~ am going see what they are
even If am sick tried to rise quietly, but being
weak I fell overland what was that's Something cold
and elammy in contact with my bare foot, while
drops of cold perpiration stood in beads my fore
head. After had caught hold Of the bed, thought
best not to waken anybody, and safely back
again. After awhile became thirsty and reached down
for the water felt and fe but all in vain. ST don't
know what will do if don't find that water'' said,
and must have said it loudly, because in
with very frightened look and wanted to know what
the matter 81 am thirsty and I can't find that
glass of water,'' mumbled impatiently.
els that a' thought something terrible must have
happened, but LII bring you some water Nothing
ever tasted good in all my life" murmnred con-
tentedly fell asleep. The next morning searched
for the glass Of water. An empty all could
find and the dampness of the carpet explained it.
@. r- = Flandreau s. D.
BIUEBERRIEs UNDRnKABLE.
It was beautiful day in the middle of August, and
just finishing the morning work when Mr.. R.
ground is just covered with bueberries down in my
PASTURE, he said. elf you want them you welcome
to them' We finished the work at double quick''
started for the buebery patch We took jug of water
but that did not last four of very long. About
we ate lunch and at O'Clock we drank the last
drop of water Our dishes not yet full of berries
and did not want to go>home until they As we
were mile away, could not get any more water
either. We thirsty feared we should choke
We ate berries to quench thirst but after awhile it
great would have taken all the berries could
pick to help We knew the quicker filed pals
the could go home. We worked hard as we
quarts of berries We drank about gallon of
gether My, but it tasted goodl L may have been
great deal thster times SINCE but has not been
because of neglect to take enough water with
r Sixth Grade, ~sE Ruth Warner
Pleasant Valley School, Harris, MINI.
THE BUNDLES MUST REST. 5E..-
One day in August was out in the field helping my
brothers shock grain. Before we began each took
good drink of water. The day being did not
take any water along because it would not stay cold and