Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-04-21
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WHEN NORTH WINDS WHISTLE.

Tinker Bob was so glad to- zee all
of his friends of the Forest returning.
with, the warm weather. 1t would soon
be time for q grand reception. Just as
soon as he could set the Trouble
Strengthened up with the Blackbirds,,
he piarned to call all Of the forest
dW'ellers to his palace for q good time.
1t was only a few moments after
Mr.. Flicker left to answer, b call Of
his-wifes that they came to the little
lake in the forest. Tinker was the hrst
to notice the clear ringing note from
the edge of the lake. Another fellow
has awakened from along deep,
cried he. Every one stopped to. listen.
!. "Treep. treep. treep, treep," sound
ed the clear note. 'Treep. treep,4treep,
treep," came the echo from the other
side Of the lake. Then there were 9TH
err similar notes that began to sound
from every side OF the lake, until
there was a great chorus.
Jerry the jay wanted to say some
thing about this strange music. but
his featherless condition prevented
him from calling the attention Of. the
other birds that were upon the Kings
head. 1t was a terrible condition to
be in. when n wants to have 4 say
in things and can't.
"Treep, treep, treep, treep,," came
the chorus, announcing to all of the
Forest jewellers that spring had lrriv-
ed. The leader Of this wonderful cho-
rus was none other than ME- Frog. He
was the fellow who led the orchestra
At the wedding OF Miss Tree Mouse
last fall. He has been silent ever since.
The ice on the lake has kept him from
showing himself.
Come out, Mr.. Frog. We are glad
to hear your voice again" said Tinker
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King and came hopping out ot|thS
Lake. He was very careful when ne
came out. for 1t ri the first time he
eral mbnths. =
"Treep, treep, treep, treep,. sato
Mr.. Frog. Irhave to be careful the
first time I come opt Of the Jake, fol-
I mi9ht catch Guild. Then I mustn'
30 very TT from the water for i
might get caught"
'Thsre ID no one here that will
harm you" said the King.
"Treep. treep,6 that: may BIZ true,
but Jack Frost aaid he would freeze
me UP three times before he would loi
me out for Spring"
Just then the North Wind came
whistltns through the Forest. Nj;
Frog heard him coming. "Goo4-by,'"
satd he, and plank he won't iatoN WI
LIE, and Jack Frost put acsS on the
fvatef again
This journey back to the Kings
palace Was eveKtfuL There were nd
quiet moments. Tinker Bob VA
called upon to manifeA Mis- power IN
many ways along the way. NOT long
After Mr.. frog had plunged into tke
lake again JerryIthe Jay ventured to
speak to the King about his lost
feathers OF course Ill OF the Forest
dNellers we're sorry f0k Jerry. but
they Were helpless - far . helping
him 81 : pew NfsAtherss va con
Thlef. 5Thisf!. cr4sd Jerry, but 81
aid not lctysvary loud for he waG
ashamed 70 have any ~ the Other
birdsslook .at him. NOh King of the
Great Fsorsse help. me Souk of. thil
tefrfble trouble ana ! will never
asat. 90 Anything TINT viii cause
Jsrry:,was indeed . and ~
happy. Tinker Bob always w1ntsd %
doc evefyfhing No could 10 make the
poor creatures offthk MofeGt happy.
solhe spoke 10 AIiksS! the sSthArS that
were present about JeFfy'a. FNaue1.
Terry wants sme % help ktltS out
Eof his trouble what shall W dot
What y ths assdrs. w those that