Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-05
THE HARE FAMILY AND THE FOXES

dear. or some of the Hares will be COM
ing to hunt you. And as they think you
live over yonder in the vil!age-under the
fir trees-they might discover the mis-
take of going there in search of you
What excuse will you make for being
late at your work this morning.
I'll tell them that l was very ill all
night" laughed Mrs. Fox I'D never
dare tell them that | was just too lazy
on this cold morning to get out of bed.
Well. I'll be off now. Whet YOUR appe-
tite for CIR at dinner tonight
So saying, the two Foxes parted and
the cook hurried on to the house of her
employer. Mr.. Hare had waited till he
saw her disappear into the kitchen: then
he ran home as fast as he could and
entered by the front door. There were
his wife and three children awaiting him.
They had heard Cooks entrance into the
kitchen. but thought it best to say moth
ing To her till the head of the house
should return Mr.. Hare held whis
pared conversation with Mrs. Hare and
the children and few minutes later
Mrs. Hare went into the kitchen. saying
to the cook: Why, Sprightly. you
late this morning. What delayed your
oh, good mistress, I was sick unto
death last night. and l simply couldn't
get up this morning" walled the lying
cook. II hope you'll excuse me this
time
Well. go right on with your work as
usual said Mrs. Hare, land tomorrow
will be time enough for us to go over
this matter more fully. OF course, if one
is sick can't work"
That evening, after the fine dinner of
which the cook had Dragged to her liege
lord that morning, the Hares-father.
mother and three children-wai:ed until
they saw the cook steal out of tn. house
basket on arm; then trey prepared to fol-
low her. AS 1t was dark the cook did not
observe the five forms close behind her
and she went merrily along, singing to
herself. At the top of the hill old Fox
met her, and taking the basket from her
said he would carry 1t home. But just as
he did SO strong pair OF arms had him
about the neck. and another two pairs of
strong arms had his wife about the neck.
tying her hands behind her so that she
could not fight. After both the foxes were
hand tied and thrown to the ground Mr.
Hare proceeded to remove the disguise
from his former cook and to upbraid her
for her lying and stealing from those who
had given her good home and trusted
her.
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Then, giving the basket OF food to
Snappy. Mr.. Hare said to the Foxes: Il
give you just this night to make well
your escape from this community. and III
tomorrow, both of you, I'll rouse the
neighborhood Of rabbits and in a body
well drive you forth There is no room
for such a pair of thieves In this COM
munity as you two, SO take my warning
and bagone."
The Foxes began to plead but they
soon saw that Mr.. Hare was resolved,
and so they betook themselves off, going
as fast as they could, run, not once look
har cf1
where so much stolen food was stored.
And the Hares went to the shanty and
got the food, many baskets of 1t. and
carried it TO their own home for 1t all
belonged to them. And from that day
the Foxes were never again ard of in
that part of the country and the Hares
lived in sweet peace and happiness
ing his mothers hair. said: II know all
about it, mamma, and | know that you
think l am the greatest boy aliv. but
thing, you see. And by doing the right
ting it helps Sis, it helps papa, for it
removed the expense Of keeping an idle
pony in winter, and it helps YOU and
makes us all happier. So, I'm fully re-
paid for my loss"
Just then Mary came bounding in from
school, and after she had been told of
her brothers sacrifice. that she might
have the visit with Cousin Grace, she
threw her arms about Harry, crying:
''Bub, you re brick, brick! And some
day-if my voice ever becomes great
I'll share my honors with you, for |
shall say: 1t was my Brother Harry
who made it possible for me to make my
first appearance as a professional singer
And then III help You. you cid dear in
anything you want to pursue. On, how
can | ever repay your?
BY singing your level best at Grace
musical Saturday night" lau he'd Harry,
And now, lie. 5 talk over the dress"