The Washington times., 1913-08-12
For The Times Children
Just Before It's Bedtime
WHO BEGAN 1T?

CTHE BEE began it when it alight-
ed on a little blossom close TO
Ned's nose, but when it was
all over and the occupants of
the barnyard asked how it all start
ed 10 one could tell, and each blamed
the other for their fright.
Ned was a dog. and when he felt
what he thought was the sharp claws
of Dina, the cat, he gave long howl
and jumped up.
He dashed across the barnyard and
ran into Black Hen and her chicks.
They thought he was mad, and Black
Hen ran. followed by her chicks.
They bumped into Madam Duck. and
over she went on her back. Mercy
me-" she exclaimed. as she got upon
her feet. BLACK hen has gone mad
do believe" and off she waddled as
fast as a duck can.
Old Goosey-Gander was standing in
the middle of the yard when Ned came
running toward him, knocking him over
as he went Dy. and before Goosey- Gand-
er could get upon his feet Black Hen
and her chicks came running by. and
over went poor Goosey-Gander, the sec
ond time
He bad just stood up and was stretch
ing his neck 10 see what it was all
about. when Madam Duck came wad-
ding by. She did not see Goosey- Gan
der, because she was looking ahead.
and. bump, she went into him, and over
they both rolled.
What do you mean by getting in my
way" said Madam Duck as soon as she
was upon her feet
Madam, you ran into me when
was standing perfectly STILL" replied
GOosey-Gander. You must be mad, as
well as Ned and the Black Hen
Madam Duck ran on without replying.
and Goosey-Gander ran also. for by this
time Ned had run into Madam Pig and
her little ones and tipped over three of
them, and Black Hen was running so
fast she could not stop, so she rolled
over the pigs. and Madam Duck and
GOOsey-Gander tumbled into the mix-up.
The pigs squealed, Madam Duck
quacked. GoOsey-Gander hissed his
wrath, the Black Hen and her chicks
cackled and peepod. and Ned bark ed as
he ran.
Dina, who had been peacefully Sleep
ing in the barn doorway. jumped up and
came out into the yard to see what had
happened.
She ran in front Of Ned whose eve
was swollen by this time and paining
him. and, thinking that Dina was the
cause Of all hts troubles. he ran at her,
showing his teeth
Now Dina was not afraid of anything
or anyone. and she promptly bumped
her back and spit out her wrath at
Ned. striking him with her paw.
This stopped the procession again. and
over went Ned and Dina and Gooscy-
Gander, Madam Duck. Black Hen and
her chicks. Madam Pig and her little
ones
Red Rooster saw them rolling on the
ground, and heard the noise, and. rhiak-
ing som" sort Of madncss had struck
III" barn} ard, he began to crow. and
then h" ran t" a barrel ana flew upon it.
'ET"Tyh"dy is mad bat me" nc
'r"w"d, and ! suppose will have to
get matters straightencd ont, for no one
Else will he At to.
What is the matter with YOU ALL h.
asked as N"d ami the others finally got
On th"Ir feet and stood looking at each
other with wrath in their eyes.
Il wasn't TO blame" said Dina. 81
WAS walking along when Ned came
rushing at me, showing his teeth. and
hat is something will not stand"
lyon scratched m~ when was
tsleep." said Ned.
No, | didn't replied Dina. II have
been asleep In the barn all the morn
ng"
4 didn't start the trouble, know