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Mrs Squirrel and the Little Squirrels Have House. Warming

have given an invitation to a fox, yes, sly old fox. We'll, you are but a little thing and a cunning old fox could easily deceive you. But I shall go at once to see our squirrel councillor, and he will give us advice in the matter. We must, do something to prevent your mother from being annoyed by him at the party, for undoubtedly he'll try to intrude him. self"
 Bob now understood how easily he had been fooled, and decided to hurry home and report the occurrence to his mother, while Mrs. Wee-wee Squirrel promised to deliver the other invitations herself, and save Bob from any further meeting with foxes. ''They have so many sly ways, that another one might deceive yon in some way and get from you another invitation. So, I'll perform this service for your dear mother myself, said Mrs. Wee-wee. Bob felt relieved to have this most reliable friend come to his aid, and handed over the invita- tions to her, then he flew home as fast as ever he could to his mother.
 Betty and June had not arrived home yet, and the mother felt much uneasiness lest they be deceived by some sly old fox as Bob had been but towards noon the two little girl squirrels came bound ing in, and on inquiry from their mother
 
 tions only to those to whom they were addressed.
 In the afternoon Mrs. Bright-eye Squir- rel went to meet her friend, Mrs. Wee wee Squirrel, at the woods spring, where all the squirrels went for water. From there the two friends went to call upon the squirrel councillor. the wisest old squirrel in all the woods. He heard their story, and sat meditating quite a while. Then, smiling said: "Let the doctor come to the party. We'll give him a warm reception.''
 "Oh, cannot agree to admitting a fox to my house warming!" cried Mrs. Bright-eys Squirrel.
 But 1t will prove such a genuinely fine party for him that he'll never want another one,'' laughed the squirrel coun- cilor Let him come. my dear Mrs. Bright-eye. I'll be there, you know. to look after his entertainment. Ha, ha''
 so tue week went quickly away and the
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the hillside. not stopping to look for even nut on the way. Betty then directed June to her path, which lay through the densest part of the wood. "As soon as you have finished with your errand, sister, run home as fast as you can, warned Betty. Then the two sisters parted to go each her own way.
 Bob soon reached the hillside, and was tapping at the door of the house of friend of the family when he heard soft voice behind him. Please, young man, do not make much noise at that door, there is a sick baby squirrel inside. l am the doctor, and have come at the summons of the mothkr of the little one. Please give me your message to the squirrels living here and I shall see that it is delivered"
 Bob looked keenly at the doctor" but he did not quite like the idea of giving him the invitation intrusted to him by his mother. Yet, what could he do? He stood irresolute for moment; then the doctor" spoke again.
 "You may trust me, my fine young man. l am going round to the back door to enter, so as not to make any noise to disturb the sick baby. So give me your message" Before Bob could say yes or no the doctor" had extended q paw to take the white card in Bob's hand, and the little fellow, bit upset by the en- counter with a real doctor" gave up the invitation without more ado. Then, to his astonishment, the doctor did not go round to the back door to enter the house of Bob's friends, but ran or into the pasture as fast as ever he could, at last disappearing through deep hedge TOW.
 Bob stood wondering what it all meant when the door of the house opened and he beheld his mothers best friend Mrs. Wee-wee Squirrel. And beside her stood her little child, the one purported to be i'll by the strange "doctor."
 'Why, Bobby Bright-eye, how long have you been standing here? Did you knock at the doorY
 Bobby told of his errand, and of how q stranger-a doctor-had got from him the invitation intended for Mrs. Wee wee Squirrel.
 Mrs. Wee-wee Squirrel told Bob to come in and they would talk over the strange incident. Surely, my child, you
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new saddle and bridle for his fine riding horse that had been given to him by rich old uncle living on an adjoining farm.
 Early and late Freckles might be seen workir in his garden, nurturing early radishes onions, lettuce, peas. etc, to take to the market in the town three miles distant from his home. And it was Freckles delight one morning to gather from his garden two great mar ket baskets full of fresh, fine vegetables to sell for a good price, I've at least enough garden truck here to bring me three dollars. he said, preparing for trip afoot to town. for he meant to carry the baskets on a small. two-wheeled cart himself acting as horse. Freckles had made the cart of two old buggy wheels and big packing box, and was thus equipped for market without asking his father for the wagon and horses. At this time of year every horse on the farm was pressed into service, so that Freckles might have had to wait the
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had very long way to go. He expressed his genuine enjoyment of the evening In her house and hoped he might have the pleasure of visiting her again in future. Then he took his hat and walked to the door, but found he could not open 1t.
 At this moment the councillor strode up to him and said in q very loud voice: My dear ahem!-when you stole the invitation to this party from q little lad you did not seem to know that your presence here would be most unwelcome. But we decided to allow you to enter the house and to enjoy the entertainment even on a stolen invitation. But I took 1t upon myself to keep close watch of you, and the result Is that you cannot leave this house till you have relieved your several pockets of the silver taken from the supper table and the fine trinkets you so deftly removed from the pockets of the guests present.
 Upon this open accusation the dignifed and elegant doctor who was in reality a sly old fox and who had entered the house merely to steal what he could lay his hands on, became greatly agitated and tried jumping out through the win dow. But the several male guests to whom the councillor had confded the identity of the doctor surrounded him. and soon they had his paws securely tied and had taken from his pockets the stolen silver and trinkets. Then, with apologies to the ladies present for having created an unpleasant scene and begging to be excused for few minutes from their society, to which they would joy ously return, the committee" in charge of the old fox accompanied him forth on his road. And once outside Mrs. Bright eyes house they gave the old fox such a sound thrashing that he begged for mercy and promised to never intrude his unwelcome presence in that woods again a promise he kept. too.
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with the farmer, sitting with his back toward the rough map. who smoked in silence. The farmer had many interest Ing things to relate to Freckles-how to Kill the bugs on cucumber and potato plants, how best to enrich a strawberry bed and how to irrigate for celery. All of this was of deep interest to our young gardener, and he listened to the farmers good advice with interest, never once turning about to look at his companion of the hour, who was supposed to be smoking and napping.''
 But at a deep ravine with abrupt banks, the farmer threw on the wagon brake, then turned about and called to the rough man in the back of the wagon: Watch your vegetable cart, there, friend. It may run to one side and upset the road is so-" Then he drew the horses to- a standstill and whistled "Why, where's your man gone, Boy?' he asked of Freckles. Did you see him get out of the wagonr'
 Freckles turned about to behold empty space where the man had been. Why"
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the man. getting up and shaking himself. I'll go along with you, if you have no kick coming
 Although Freckles felt instinctively that he had "a kick coming" he did not like to be rude to the rough fellow. and merely said: Certainly, sir, if you like.''
 "Ah, I'll tell you some fine stories on the way" promised the man. Then the two set out over the bridge, climbed the hill and went on toward the town. Once, as farmers wagon was seen overtak- ing them, the man took the handle of the cart and said: "Ill pull for a bit, Kid. !" And Freckles relinquished his hold of the cart tongue
 When the wagoner came alongside the two pedestrians he drew his horses reins and asked if the man and boy would like a lift to town" and said that the cart could be fastened behind the wagon so that it might be hauled along. I've a rope here with which we can tie the cart tongue to the back Of the wagon," he explained.
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PINTIE AND WINTIE.
Two Runaway Puppie Story for Wee Ones by Annie James

became restless. and Pintie looked about him for some sort of entertainment At the moment q large dog came trotting along the pavement, seeming to have no destination in view and pauslng every little while to sniff Into some corner among grocery boxes or old barrels which were stacked here and there, waiting to be hauled away. Finite liked the appear ance of the strange dog admired his huge size. and decided to introduce him self to him. So trottng up to the stranger he wagged his tail by way of saying "Howdy-do. Stranger. I'd like to know you
 But to the terror of Pintie and White the huge dog glared at them, and then came very close 10 them and snarled i'll a most quarreisome manner.
 What do you impertinent fellows mean by presuming to speak to ME?' he seemed to say Don't you know that I'm a fine fellow. while you re only poor, insignificant pups?" Then he snarled so menaeingy at them that they hid behind a barrel and the huge fellow pursued them, sticking his nose in after them as if to bite off their heads. Oh. but they were frightened. And at that moment they both longed to hear their masters renssnring voice ''Whv did we come to  self And White was asking himself the same question, with no one to answer "Snarl, snarl," went the big dog, his garing eyes and shining teeth so close to the twins that they drew themselves into little balls and slunk deep into the corner between two old barrels. "Snarl snarl. If l get hold of you, there'll be a pretty dght!' So the old, big dog seemed to be saying.
 Here, here, Pintie and Wintie, called Jack, as he came from the grocery store. looking about for his pets. Here fellows, where are you? Then, seeing the huge dog nosing about the barrels, Jack hurried to the spot, and there found his poor, frightened little Pintie and White. "Ah, so you're frightened into corner. are you? Well, one of these days you'll make that old street tramp. who goes about alleys and vacant lots, feel so ashamed of himself that he'll try to find an owner and become a decent dog. Ger out, you vagabond.' And Jack drove the terrible strange dog away and Finite and White, still quivering bit from fright, came out to trot home at their masters heels. and to feel most happy when they entered their own beloved back yard again in safety.
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Sure" said Freckles' rough companion. Well ride whenever we can. and this load we're taking to market is heavy. Give me the rope, sir, and I'll secure the cart to the wagon. Here, Kid, you jump in beside the driver. I'll sit in the back of the wagon so that I can smoke my pipe. The wind would blow it out if l were to sit up on that high seat.''
 The rough-looking man tied the handle of the vegetable cart to the back part of the wagon and took a seat in the rear end of the wagon box, while Freckles obeyed his order and got on the seat be- side the farmer. You two can talk" said Freckles new-found companion, speaking to Freckles and the farmer, flor I'm going to smoke and nap. I'm tired out"
 Freckles, having no thought of harm of any kind. entered into a conversation
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convenience of a rainy day before getting q horse to haul his truck to market.
 As soon as he had performed the usual farm chores set him to do, Freckles started downward, hauling his cart of vegetables At deep-banked creek he came upon roughlooking man sitting on the side of the little footbridge. idly dangling his illshod feet over the water Freckles bowed to him, and was about to pass on over the bridge when the man said ''Whither bound, Kid?''
 I'm taking my garden truck to mar ket." replied Freckles, pausing to reply Where are you from. slr?" Freckles added the question merely to be friendly for his mother had always instructed him to be polite to all people. And Freckles thought that talking in ciahle way meant politeness.
 Well. I'm for town myself" replied
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farmer cut from a young tree on the roadside small forked limb, breaking 1t off to the length of a small pocket re- Volver "I'll just draw this. hold 1t in my hand so, and ask Mr. Tramp to de- liver up the stolen goods or take the re- suits of refusing"
 Together the farmer and Freckles hur- ried across the field, following the cart tracks easily, and pretty soon Freckes caught a glimpse of dark form lying under a clump of bushes close to the creek. Half hidden from view was the cart, standing also under the bushes, but behind some thick undergrowth which helped to conceal it. There" whispered Freckles. pointing towards the outstretched form and half-hidden cart
 Don't make noise. boy whispered the farmer. "The culprit is fast asleep We may not need to use the toy weapon after all. I'll creep TO l and roll the cart out. You remain here"
 The farmer crept noiselessly to the cart, took 1t by the hondle and as quiet ly rolled 1t. out of the bushes. The ground was damp and without weeds or grass at this place and the wheels made not the slightest rustic. When out of hearing of the still sleeping tramp the farmer and Freckles gave vent to hearty laughter. "Sound asleep and dreaming of the fun he'll have getting drunk on the money got for stolen garden truck, no doubt" said the jolly farmer. "Yes. but he'll wake to find out that dreams don't always come true.' declared Freckles, his merry face full of the mirth provoked by the turning of the tables.'' Well. I've learned a lesson. sir, this day. and never again will I consent to the companionship of such-a rough customer as that old tramp. Hadn't you happened along just as you did l don't know what he might have done. I suppose he meant to go to the market-place with me and claim the truck as his own and pocket my money in spite of my protest Well. thanks to you. sir, l have had good lesson, and still have my vegetables and cart"
 And got the drop on the tramp, be- sides having a jolly laugh out of 1t to boot" replied the good hearted farmer. And now we're off to town with every thing safe and sound, my fine little fellow.''
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 irs. Bright-eye Squirrel decided to
 i've a party in her big new house.
 he had just abandoned the old house
 and moved into the fine. new one. and everything was in beautiful order. And not one of her neighbors had yet got a peep into the new quarters for, as Mrs. Bright-eye Squirrel declared, All must come together and give me q house-warm- ing, and everything must be surprise to everyone" And so not a single friend had been asked to enjoy a look over the new house.
 Now, Betty, Bob and June, you must run round the woods with the invitations, giving them to the friends to whom they are addressed. Do not make a mistake, my dears, and let an invitation, fall into the hands of squirrels-or other animals whom l have not included in my guests list There are those who would sneak in if possible, and cause us to have most unpleasant evening. So, be careful, my dears."
 So instructed Mrs. Bright-eye Squirrel, speaking to her three lovely little chill dren, and giving to each a pack of in- yitation cards.
 "Yes, Mamma" promised the children, taking the invitation cards and starting out with them. "We'll give them to those whose names we see written on the outside" Then away they ran, for they were all very healthy. happy little squir- rels. And they were full of happy an- ticipation of the coming 'house-warm ing" to be enjoyed one week from that day.
 Now said Betty. speaking to Bob and June, .as we have so many cards to distribute 1t would be better for us to go in separate ways, for 1t would take all day to go the rounds together. Let's see-all my invitations are for those living down over the creek bank. And yours, Bob, take you to the hillside, over by that great pasture in which so many rabbits and foxes abound. Be care ful about meeting the rabbits-more es- pecially the foxes. The latter are very sly and cunning, and might get an invi- tation from you"
 "Oh, I'll be careful" declared Bob. Then he started on in the direction of
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ZIGZAG PUZZLE.

The words of this zigzag puzzle contain the same number of letters. If the words are rightly guessed, and written one below another in their correct order, their zigzag letters. beginning with the upper left-hand letter and ending with the lower left-hand letter will spell that which q kitten al- ways is. The crosswords are: l. fruit 2 That which the wind will always do. 3. To be close by. 4. That which all children love. 5. That which all living creatures have. 6. To scorch with fire. [. An inland body of water
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LETTER ENIGMA.

My first is in hat, but not in bonnet: My second Is in ballad. but not in sonnet {: My third is in yeast, but not In bread: My fourth is in iron, but not in lead: My fifth Is in near, but not in far; My sixth is in grease, but not in tar.
 My whole spells something
 That farmer boys love;
 And you'll know what 1t is
 If you solve the above.
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CONUNDRUMS.

What is that which makes everyone sick except those who swallow it? Flattery.
 What is the greatest surgical operation ever performed?
 LdnsfnD Mfchi0dn
 What kind of wild animals are allowed to go free in the public parks? DGndeltons-dGndy Hons
 When are books and houses alike? When they hdUe stories il thens
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BEHEADINGs.

CD Doubly behead to plan or scheme and leave that which guides us to the grocer's store. @ Behead place where dry goods are sold and leave to skip on one foot. (3) Behead one in bondage and leave to pathe the face.
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CURTAILINGS.

1) Triply curtail a part of the hand and leave a part of a fish. (2) Doubly curtail a person and leave the song of a bee. (3) Curtail to spread over and leave a small sheltered inlet
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IOWs hletIh DF pEtsuLlIILIE tU spN--1H to MET"
 companion, who was very fond of the four-legged twins.
 One day Jacks mother sent him to the grocery store several blocks from their home and Jack whistled to Pintie and White to follow him. They'll enjoy run this fine morning" he said to him self and it's time they were learning the streets and the path home, if they should wander away"
 Reaching the grocery, Jack told Pin tie and White to stand beside the door while he gave his mothers grocery order to clerk Then he went into the store and Pintie and White stood quite still beside the DE, wide, open door, watching their master. But after a minute of si- lence and inactivity, Pintie and Wintie
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ANSWERS TO LAST WEEKS PUZZLES

Letter Enigmd-Vdcdtion.
 ZigSdO PHSSic-Beeth0reH. Cross tcords are 1. Birds. 2. Tease. B. Sheer. 4. Masts. 5. Barth. 6. Spool. '. Liper $. Nests. g. Nurse.
 Beheddin0s-(D Stednt-tedm. (2) Bruce race. t3) Bofl-oil.
 Curtailings-(1) Ptnt-pfn. (2) Plume Plum. (3) Wonder todnd.
 TLLUSTRATBD PRIMAL ACROSTI0--- DagsM
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TKLL the countryside called Thomas E..M O'Day Freckles. This name had
 been given to Thomas on ac- y h count of his freckled face, which
 was as smiling and happy as 1t was speckled In fact. the freekes on Freckles' face were not disiguring nor ugly, they gave a distinctly pleasant look to his eountenance, and told story of Freckles love of the bright sunshine and tanning winds of summer which he invited to his face rather than tried to keep out by means of q wide-brimmed lat. The truth is, Freckles wore his hat on the back of his head-when he wore one at all
 Freckles had fine garden on his fath- CTS farm. one which he had made and tended all alone, and from which he hoped to make enough money to buy Il
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HUTIe JaVh TdVIs, UUTy son of the nice family with whom they lived. In the back yard and near to the stable and carriage shed. was Pintie's and Wintie's own private little house, clean, comfy kennel, built especially for their use And three times day Pin lie and White had nice, wholesome meals lerved to them by Jack. their 10-year-old
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BY MAUD WALKER

M was the first week in June that
 irs. Bright-eye Squirrel decided to i've a party in her big new house.
 he had just abandoned the old house
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FRECKLES AND THE TRAMP.

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