The Washington times., 1913-10-03
For The Times Children
Just Before It's Bedtime
MORE ABOUT BILLY PIGS VACATION.
I you remember that Billy

you remember that Billy Pig had
" eaten SO much dinner at Mr..
Rabbits that when he met Mr.
Dog again he told him he was
mot hungry, and would rest while Mr..
Dog went to the house he saw in the
distance for his dinner
All the way along Mr.. Dog was think
ing how strange II was that Billy Pig
was not hungry, when only short
time before he was SO hungry he could
talk Of nothing else.
He forgot all about Billy Pig, how
ever. when he met a big dog. who ran
out of the yard when he came near the
house.
Al 6rsts the big dog growled at Mr..
Dog. but was very wise and he danced
around the big dog barking in little
short good-natured barks until at last
the big dog began. to do the same.
Over and over they rolled on the
ground playfully biting at each other.
and Mr.. Dog knew that he had won the
big dogs friendship. and that 1t was
time he found out IL he was to get his
dinner
He waited. until the big dog made a
grab at him, and then Mr.. Dog fell
right over on his back and began to
groan. then he turned over on his side
and kept very still.
The big dog began to Jump ebout him
and tark, thinking Mr.. Dog was just
trying to fool him. but after a minute
he began % be frightened and licked 1fr.
Dogs face.
By and by Mr.. Dog opened his eyes
and looked about him as though he was
thinking where am II"
Then he looked at the big dog and
asked: What happened? Did faint?"
II don't know what was the matter,
hut you did not move or open your
eyes," answered. the big dog.
Il expect tainted" replied Mr.. Dog.
looking very solemn. You see. 1 have
not had anything to eat all day and
have travelled long distance.
/ I really came here to ask for some
thing to eat. but you were 80 friendly
that forgot was hungry. and if 1
had not tainted expect L should
never have thought. Of it."
Come with me this minute" said the
big dog, my dinner must be ready for
me, and there Is always enough for two;
do you feel strong enough to walk"
Mr.. Dog did not need any urging
when he heard about the dinner. and he
trotted off after the big dog. forgetting
that a minute before he had tainted
from hunger.
But the big dog was not suspicious.
Here we are he said, stopping in
front Of his house, and in front Of the
door was a dish Of bones and meat. and
another of bread, with nice gravy
over it.
Mr. Dog did not need an invitation to
begin eating, and the big dog never
having seen anyone as hungry as Mr..
Dog stood watching and forgot to eat.
Not until he had finished every bit
did Mr. Dog stop even to breathe. then
he stepped back and shook himself.
That was the best dinner 1 ever tast-
ed" he remarked. Il do not know how
L can ever thank you" But he did not
mention that he was sorry he had eaten
all the dinner, and the big. dog was SO
generous he did not either.
We'll. must be going" said Mr.. Dog,
sick friend down the road. Do you
know of any doctor about here I can
get to cure him?" r.-' :
why. j am a DOCTOR" replied the big
dog. let me get my medicine case. and
win go with you at once"
Mr. Dog had left Billy Pig they heard
groans. There was Billy Pig rolling
over on the ground and holding his
stomach as though he was in great
pain.
And he was suffering. for the big din