Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-01-05
BRUINS PARTY.
Copyright. 1918. 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, MIR.
Bruin said to his wife, Il think. my
dear, we should give II coming u
party"
Mrs. Bruin said We'll. perhaps
o 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 n the forest was bright as
day. Mrs. Bruin in white cap and
apron could be seen stirring Il pot
which hung over the fire. for she would
not trust the contents to any one.
II will not ave my soup spoiled by
letting some one else stir it, she told
MIR. Bruin.
1T smells delicious" said a robin
who was feeling chilly in the early
spring air. and he kept close to Mrs.
Brnin. hoping to be served first.
At last the soup was ready and Mrs.
Bruin put it into bowls for the animals
II 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" said one. The squirrels
theirs. The birds, perched ON the edge
of their dishes and looked at the soup
Il then at the animals. and as one
of them excepting Mr.. Bruin seemed
to be enjoying it, they decided not to
dip their bills into the steaming broth.
1T will be colo if you N eat it,"
said Mrs. Bruin. watching them over
her glasses.
1T will ave to he old before | can
eat it," replied one rabbit.
Mr.. Bruin. however, had finished his
soup and had returned for more. and
Mrs. Bruin hastened 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 L." sale a squirrel, wiping his
The robin, however. had eaten his
and was feeling quite warm and chip
per.
1T really is not very tasty" he said,
but 1t will warm you"
Pour it on the ground" said a rab-
bit, 1.-The Bruins are too busy eating.
They will not see you; that is what
I 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 fishes
under the table.
Wasn't it nice?' said a squirrel,
swisliing his tail over his shoulder and
moving toward the sandwiches.
Yes, indeed" replied a rabbit. lit
would take the place of new cabbage
With me. I am sure, if | could not get
The cabbage"
Just as nice as Cherries remarked
4 robin.
"Of course. you all will have some
more.'' said Mrs. Eruin, hurrying to-
ward them all smiles.
mo. no. said each guest. I'VE real
" couldn't eat any more"
Just help yourselves" said Mrs.
Bruin. II think Bruin and I will fin
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 Il noise, and, looking in the
direction from which it came they saw
their host and hostess leaning against
q tree sound asleep.
Vel. I never. said l the sdHirre els
birds flew about and twittcred, How
very strange"
I'VE may as we'll &C home, said
the squirrels. they will not awaken
until tomorrow. and MIR. Bruin will be
very cross when he first lwakes."
You don't tell me-" said "a rabbit,
and away they all %scampered, calling
good night" to the others as they
ran.
The squirrels followed and the birds
Sew into the trees. leaving Bruin and
mis- wife making the forest resound
with their snoring.
The next morning Mrs. Bruin was
awake before her husband, and with
out waking him. rah 20 her a v and
began making her morning toilet.
When she finished she went to the
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