The Washington times., 1912-08-19

But the horse came back and shook
himself covering all the guests with
You see can swim,' he said.
Yes" replied the dog, you can swim
ana we should all have to learn IL you
shook yourself again.
Mrs. Duck left her guests and swan
out to her children. who were in a panic
over the disturbance caused by the
horse, and when they reached the shore
they waddled to a bush and stayed
Refreshments will be served now
said Mrs. Duck. II had intended to have
the children dive for you, but they are
used up with the fright the horse gave
They all followed Mrs. Duck toward
the house, when suddenly 1t began to
rain In big drops.
"ohl isn't this lovely weather." said
Mrs. Duck.
Yes. it is good weather for ducks,''
house, and the others followed.
The hens flew up to a safe place
where their feet would not get wet, and.
the horse waited for everyone to. be
the doorway, but his weight proved to
be too much and down came the house
and everyone tumbled into the water.
The hens cackled and the guests all
made such a noise that the little ducks
under the bush came waddling as fast
as they could. 20. look! look" they
cried, everybody Is going to SWIM"
and they plunged into the water, quack-
ing as they went.
But no one Joined them, and they
turned back to see what had happened
| when they met the pig. He could swim
and he struck out for himself, and they
set out for swim around the pond
I'VE will show you the sights" said
one of the ducklings, so they took him
around the bend on the river and were
soon, out Of sight: The hens few on the
head and back Of the horse and the dog
could look out for himself. 80 no one
was hurt and when they were all safe
| on land the only one in the party who
| was upset was Mrs. Duck over her de-
| mollshed home. Suddenly some one said
Where is Mr.. Pig?" and then Mrs;
When they could not be found Mrs
Duck tainted and had to be taken back
| to the barnyard. "Ill take care of her
tonight" said Gray Hen, poor dear.
Mrs. Pig? She couldn't come to the
party. You know she has five little
| pigs to care for"
"Ill tell her. said the dog. land I'll
sleep right beside her pen tonight II
| she wants me-"
The moon was shining and the barn
yard verv still when the pig and the
| ducklings came into the yard. Ugh
guess. we better wake them up. This is
| no way to end a party bv going to bed
at this hour. So he squealed verv loud
| ly. and all the barnyard folks ran out
| to see what had happened
Goodness me-" screamed Mrs. Duck.
| and "Oh, oh. oh,'' screamed White
Hen. lis ii their ghosts?'
| What Is the matter with you all?"
| asked the pig walking toward them Is
| thev walked backwards. Are you all
| crazy? The ducklings and / have been
swimming and when we come home
| everybody is in bed"
I'VE thought you We're drowned" said
Mrs. Duck. taking her children under
her wing.
Yes" said the dog, you better run
| home. I told your wife you were
| drowned. and she told the little pigs
| they would have to find a new father.
| she couldn't take care of them alone"
rs that so?' said Mr.. Pig. "I'll show
them L am alive; no one Will have a
| chance to live in my nice warm pen
this winter" and off he ran.
When the barnyard had quieted down
| the dog said to Mrs Duck: You better
| stay right here where you belong and
| not take any more summer houses and
| II you give party again give II here
| where we know everything is safe. and
| then no one will be tempted ito stay out
| after dark and have the whole yard in
! state of excitement"
] Tomorrow-"Drusilla Goes on a Pic
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