Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-01-06
BRUINS PARTY.
Copyright, 1915. by the Mcclure News.
paper Syndicate.)

Copyright, 1915. by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)
One morning in spring, when every
thing looked ready to bloom, Mr..
Bruin said to his wife. II think, my
dear. we should give a coming out
party"
you are right, my dear" as a good
wife should.
The woodpecker summoned the
guests, and his knock was answered
at each home with an acceptance.
The night of the party the moon was
shining and the forest was bright as
day. Mrs. Bruin in white cap and
apron could be seen stirring a pot
which hung over the fire, for she would
not trust the contents to any one.
L will not have my soup spoiled by
letting some one else stir it," she told
Mr.. Bruin.
TT smells delicious" said a robin
who was feeling chilly in the early
spring air. and he kept close to Mrs.
Bruin. hoping to be served first.
AT last the oup was ready and Mrs.
Bruin put 1t into bowls for the animals
and shallow dishes for the birds. Then
she stood back and watched the effect
her wonderful soup had upon the
guests.
The rabbits put their noses into the
bowls. and quickly withdrew them.
Too hot" sal one. The squirrels
were more cautious. and shifted at
theirs. The birds, perched on the edge
Of their dishes and looked at the soup
and then at the animals, and as none
Of them excepting Mr.. Bruin seemed
TO be enjoying it, they decided not to
dip their bills into the steaming broth.
1T will be cold if you don't eat it."
said Mrs. Bruin. watching them over
her glasses.
1T will have to be cold before I can
eat it," replied one rabbit.
Mr.. Bruin. however, had finished his
soup n had returned for more, and
Mrs. Bruin fastened to fill his bowl.
How does it taste?" asked a black
bird, as a rabbit took courage and
tasted his soup.
Don't like it." he said turning up
his nose.
Nor T." said a squirrel, wiping his
The robin, however. had eaten his
and was feeling quite warm and chip
per.
ut really is not very tasty" he said.
but it will warm you"
Pour it on the ground" said a rab-
DIT, the Bruins are too busy eating.
They will not see you; that is what
[ did"
Mr.. and Mrs. Bruin had their noses
buried in their bowls, and the guests
took the rabbits advice, and slyly
emptied the contents Of their dishes
under the table.
Wasn't it nice?" said a squirrel,
%swishing tats tail over his shoulder and
moving toward the sandwiches.
YES, indeed" replied a rabbit, cit
would take the place of new cabbage
with me. 1 am sure. If l could not get
the cabbage"
Just as nice as cherries" remarked
a robin.
"Of course, you all will nave some
more said Mrs. Eruin, hurrying to-
ward them all smiles.
mo, no." said each guest, I'VE real
ly couldn't eat any more"
Just help yourselves" said Mrs.
ish the soup"
The guests did not need a second
bidding, for they were hungry.
The guests were so busy with the re-
freshments that they did not notice
Mr.. and Mrs. Bruin. but after a while
they heard a noise, and, looking in the
direction from which 1T came they saw
their host and hostess leaning against
a tree sound asleep.
We'll, l never" said the squirrels,
sitting up beside the rabbits, while the
birds flew about and twittered, How
very strange"
I'VE may as we'll go home, said
the squirrels, they will not awaken
until tomorrow, and Mr.. Bruin will be
very cross when he first awakes."
You don't tell me- said a rabbit,
and away they all scampered. calling
goodnight" to the. others as they
ran.
The squirrels followed and the birds
few into the trees. leaving Bruin and
his wife making the forest resound
with their snoring.
The next morning Mrs. Bruin was
awake before her husband, and with
out waking him. ran to her cave and
began making her morning toilet.
When she finished she went to the
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