Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-07

while the fish said, Fred, you VIII see
something that will make you sorry
that you caught fish--yes, you will, IL
YOU have any feelings at all"
Some minutes after this they came
to a place where the moss was as soft
as velvet and there were shells scat
tered here and there Fred stopped
and uttered a cry OF surprise as they
entered beautiful place. Moss ana
shells were mixed till they looked like
diamonds among green velvet and
some looked like pearls.
. The fish in the lake seemed to be
troubled over something-Fred dld not
know what. but he soon found out
The fish said, "These fish are troubled
and unhappy because men come IN
boats and tempt us with worms on
cruel hooks and catch us. You are
going fishing tomorrow" he said bit
terly Fred bit his lip.
"My wife and children were caught
Yesterday" he went on with sigh
Fred was sorry for him and the other
fish, but he didn't want his fishing
plan spoiled He felt like running
away, but where would he run to?
How could he get out of the water?
That question was answered by
someone calling. Freddie. o Fred;
get up; it's time you were Off on your
fishing trip" Freddie opened his eyes
and found himself on the cold floor.
Your new niece,
ETHEL BUCHANAN.
147 Fifth street. san Bernardino
Just then a beautiful goldfish swan
toward him and greeted him.
"Welcome to our home Freddie"
The boy could hardly realize his po-
sition until he noticed his human form
slowly change into that of a fish He
followed his companion, swimming
with considerable ease.
In a short time they arrived at an
immense coral reef, which Freddie
learned was the palace. His compan-
ion showed him all around, and many
things were mac known to him about
the fishes.
Presently long string of fish came
along. See that fish there?' said
Freddie's guide in n subdued whisper,
"that is our king!" The king was a
very beautiful fish and took notice of
the stranger.
The two swan together and the ruler
of the sea told Freddie many things.
Fe said it was cruel for people to
catch the fish and he was glad when
some of the large fish caught them.
He said the large fish. as whales,
sharks and others, were called sea
robbers.
Just then Freddie caught sight of
little fish. He Immediately swan for
ward to eat it,, as he had seen the
other fish do. But something seemed
to catch in his mouth and he felt him.
self being pulled up. As soon as he
was out of the water he knew he had
been caught, and how wicked it seemed
to the fishes. What was his surprise
when he recognized his uncle taking
him off the hook
lust then > woke up His uncle
was standing over him dangling his
fish line in his face.
"Where am II" faltered Freddie.
"At home. Come, we must get ready
for our fishing trip replied the kind
uncle.
81 don't want to CO." answered the
little boy, and then he told his dream.
Freddies from that day to this has
never fished. and declares he never
will. EVELYN WELDON.
652 South workman street, Griffin
avenue school, grade s. age IL years.
To his home in the MOSES and reeds.
Indeed, it was beautiful home in the
bottom of the sea, and Freddie admired
it very much He was given a dinner
which consisted of worms and small
fishes of the poorer families. He soon
saw many different kinds of fish, and
each family or variety had its home
in a little cave and each had its own
king. They entertained him by diving
around, performing miraculous feats.
That evening they had a large sup
per and ball, to which all the nearby
fish families were invited. He was
given a bed in one of the homes of the
gold fish and in the morning was given
a ride on the back of one of the large
fish. They told him that they had no
respect for the men and boys who con-
tinually came in boats to catch them.
They thought they had a right to live
in the water just as long as they did
not bother any one; but that they felt
kindly toward them and liked to treat
the boys kindly. They said they lived
a joyous life, and would be still hap
pier if they were not in danger every
time they attempted to go to the level.
Freddie agreed with them and said
he would tell the people to be kinder
to them Soon there came large fish
along and offered to give him a ride.
Freddie accepted the offer kindly, and
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