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Arizona republican., 1922-05-12

FOR SALE-Dodge touring; en-
gine. top, paint and tires all good
Phone 5702. bk
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take down this river IN q canoe In
high water~-and get thru into that
great, virgin. trackiess country n
hundred miles below. II would bs al
most impossibis to get him out. TIM
less the officers could chase him
down the same way he went--by
canoe---st would take literally weeks
and months for them to get In. and
b. that time he could be hidden and
located and his tracks covered up"
And with good arubushes. able TO
hold off and XIII a cozcn OF them.
chr Ben's hands shook. and he
locked them behind him. They call
that country-what7
Back There That's all I've
ever heard II cslled-'Back There. ;"
ITS as good a name an any. OF
course. the reason they were able TO
mako IL thru In high water was dus
TO the fact that most OF tho rocks
and lodges were submerged. and they
could slide right over thom."
"Of course. Many OF our rivers arc
safer In high water. But you SER
louhly ooh I hNehe W f"e u.s."
trip"
RE looked up 10 find her eyes
wide and full upon his. Yet her con-
Germ for him touched him not at all
She was his enemy. that fact could
never be forgotten or forgiven
II want to hear about It, anyway.
heard In town the river In higher
than It's been for ycars-due to tho
Chinook"
1T In higher than I've ever seen H.
But It's reached tie peak and has
started TO fall, and II won't come up
again, at least. TIL fall. When tho
Yuga rises II comes up In a flood.
and II falls tho same way. It's gone
down quite little since this morn
ing: by tho day after tomorrow no
one could hope TO get thru Devifs
Gate--ths first cataract In tho
gorge"
mot even with canoc7 OF course
a raft would be broken 10 pieces"
mot canoe. either. In two or
three days, n the river falls like II
usually does. But tell mo--you
aren't serious
Il suppose not. But II gets my
Imagination -just the same. sup
pose a man would average better
than 20 miles an hour down thru
that gorge. and would come out at
Back There"
Their talk moved easily to other
subjects; yet II seemed 10 Ben that
some secondary consciousnesa held
up his end OF the conversation. His
own deeper self was lost In curious
and dark conjectures Her descrip-
ton Of tho river fingered in his
thoughts. and he seemed 10 be crop
ing for a great inspiration that was
lowering just be- 1nd his reach--as
plants grope for light IN far-off leafy
jungles. Ho felt that II would come
10 him in moment. he would know
the dark relation that these facts
about the river bore 10 his war with
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Nelson. IL was as II an inner mind.
much more subtle and discerning
than his normal consciousness, had
seen great possibilities In them, but
az vet had not divulged their signifi-
canoe.
II must be going now" the girl
was saying. Father pretty near
goes crazy when ! stay away too
long. You cant imagine how he
loves me and worries about me--and
how fearful he Ia OF mo"
"ro strike at them indirectly-thru
some one they love-" such had
been his greatest wish. To put them
1t disadvantage and overcome his
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his lips. His voice held steady when
he spoke.
replied. I've got to really get to
work In n few days. How about a
little picnic tomorrow grouse
hunt. say-on the other side OF the
river7 It's going TO be n beautiful
day"
The giri's eyes shone. and the color
rose again In her tanned cheeks. "Pd
think that would be very nice" she
told him.
Then I'll meet you here at
eight
Continued Monday
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Good Manners

In offering u fresh helping TO a
guest at your table don't emphasize
the fact that It Is the second. II Ia
much better TO say. Mrs. Smith
do have some of the chicken" than
Mrs. Smith, won't you have some
more1 2"
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Page S73
THE DOOR IN THE PUMPKIN COACH


what year this wnsi But one
things sure--it was many and
many a long year tsfors tbs Vol
stead act ~-s II was long before
any w. c. 7. U. work had bean
done on this Coast or any Anti.
Saloon league. Liquors we're a
part OF almost every Qualification.
and nobody thought anything
OF IL.
80 when our gay young hoods
entered home they were served
wines or brandy or even ciss r
whisky. they made their call.
wished tiie hostess a mock. grand
Happy New Year md staggered
out TO re-enter their coach.
THE driver watched the swag.
ger with interest. and by tire time
they made the call at the homo
which occupied the present site OF
the Olympisn aoteI, the swasger
was a stasgor and the old man got
busy.
when they came out. he said.
Come on. boys. let's go home
now but thoy argued and protest.
ed and they ludicrously begged.
but he was strong Of heart and
orawny Of arm, and one by one, In
spite Of mighty struggle. he stuff.
ed them into the little door. fast.
ened il, and drove them about TIL
their heads were bit cooler. then
took chem home, sadder but wiser
boys
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The plan for using the hogs
head for the body Of their coach
made n great hit with the crowd.
"~what will we DO for calling
cArdxr one of the boys asked.
And after much more fun and
chucklIng they got together and
made cards--huge placards OF
pasteboard they were. bearing
each . single name deliberately
done In script.
TN the end Of the barrel they
cut a little door and two small
windows. They mounted II firm
ly on the dray, with the driver
pFrched high and proper on the
seat, as any coachman should be.
They dressed themselves with
greatest care: they made out a
list fas IL they wouldn't be able 10
remember every one Of the few
homes where they were 10 CALI;
they gave solemn and dignified
ana elaborate directions TO the
driver. and carefully crawied In
thru the door OF their coach. with
a grand cry Of Drive on
The story teller hesitated mo
menf az II he didn't quite know
how 70 20 on with his story, then
plunged In with . reminiscent
chuckle.
IT told you didn't know Just
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30 FURNITURE FOR SALE
KITCHEN RANGE. WEAKLY NEW.
coHt 500: has reservoir. cheap
sos Seneca. Elliott 1854.
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Tuberculosis Fund
for Cattle Is Gone

OLYMPIA. Nov. I7.-Funds for
the payment TO owners OF indemni
ties resulting from the tetsing Of cat
tie for tuberculosis have been ex.
hausted, but the state department OF
agriculture Ia continuing the work In
cases where the owners OF the cattle
are willing to take tho chance OF
being reimbursed by money appro-
priated by tho next legislature.
Numerous 1airymen are not will
ing to take the chance of receiving
indemnities next year for cattle con
demned now. and refuse 10 permit
the tests. Director French said. This
scafters tho testing over much wider
territory than usual, but tho work
Will b. carried on In this way until
the new appropriation becomes avail.
able.
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ABERDEEN. Nov. II. - Marking
one OF the largest timber deals In
the history OF Grays Harbor logging,
the Northwest Lumber company yes
tsrday completed a deal for tho pur-
chase Of all tho Weyerhseuser Tim.
Der company's holding on the south
side OF North river, amounting 10
100000 feet The holding are 10.
Gated IN township rs north. range 7
west. in Grays Hsrbor and Pacific
counties. II ~ said the purchsfrr
has surveyed railroad into the
tract and will bring the timber out
tlru 0rsys Harbor.
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West Woodland
North End

y. 500; EASY TERMs-This prae-
tlcaliy new b-room bungalow ID
Ideally situated on q good sized
lot and In fine district. the house
iH very well arranged. having en-.
trance hall large and attractive
living room with fireplace. dining
room. = bright. sunny bcdroofua
with good siEed closets. bath
hardwood floors. cement base
ment. laundry trays and good hot
air furnace. there IL also a Earag .
and nice shrubbcry: close 20 school
and car iine. Phone D-71 Main
7i1s.
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% AuroMonrrns ron SALE

FoflD TOURING can. 1871 MopELi
looks like new run very little.
f2gb, terms. call Rainier toIA
on Fourth ave
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HOTELS
FURNISHED HOUSES
FOR RENT

a. ROOM HOUSE.
West Seattle: view. sransporta-
ton. eonvenisnces. Balance like
rent. Phone owner. Main siot. or
Beacon i72s.
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DEATHS

yetcaif. Frances May. 20 years.
Duxbury, Gordon Raymond. years
Coker. Mary C.. 81 years.
von- Pressentin. Adeibert. 81 years.
Morishifa, Shiduko. months.
Cloud. John W., 90 years
Hanke. Frank Marx. 81 years.
Sovian- Rudolph r.. 10 years.
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Queen Anne Bargain

y. 3on~-To effect n quick sale. the
owner OF thia fine Groom bunEa-
low has cut HIS price to rock bot
tom. n Is located In a nice. con-
ssrvatlve neighborhood. on q fine
corner. the lot being soxI0e. and
level. the basement IL full con-
crete, with sanitary tubs and an
excellent hot air furnace. tho liv-
Ing room is isx2e. with hardwood
floors. fireplace. bookcases; tho
dining room u cory. and has hard
wood floorss ono large bedroom
with big ventilated closet and a
fins cabinet kitchen. fair view OF
city, Easy terms can be arranged
OF this price. and a substantial re-
duction TO anyone with $1,000 in
cash. Don't overlook this wonder
full buy. Call C-s for appoint-
mant. Main 7iaS.
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Vital Statistics
BIRTHS


Tnsi. Teitsu- sisk washington ST..
boy.
Rutherserd. william. isss sasd ava
MARSHALL Euses~ 1919 ssth ave.
Phillips. wsndsil 1850 W. Howe st.
boy.
Ruth. Albert Joseph. ssss Isn ava
f.artrsdge.Tr1s william. pryn MAwr,
gfrl
usksr. Alfred LAndon. $50 irth av.
~. r.. boy.
coilyer. Robert Otis Mckinley. ssia
13th ave. W. girl
Nelson. otto William 1ifi Seventh
ave. boy.
Forcisr. Joseph Albert isos7 18th
ave. 8. w. boy
English. J. H.. 7fosx Yssisr way
girl
Provost. Nathan Gee. 1913 Dibbi'
ave. girl
xskayachikl susichi. ia rffsh ave
-. girl.
wafanabe Ortkf~hl Rryn Mawr. boy
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WE WILL SELL
WATSON-MOORE co.

VIII buy Liberty Bonda
WILL SELL
1 Unit Inland Finance O.
Unit United Finance Co.
Johnston Piston h Ring.
Alaska Steamship Co.
loo Simplex Auto wheel
$50 Rothert Process Steel
$50 Sound Rubber Co.
500 Beacon Coal Co.
1000 Universal High Power.
1.o0o Western Smelling q Power.
1000 Wyoming Pacific OIL.
MAX WINKLER.
az Union 81. Elliott esso.
SCANDINAVIAN AMERICAN BANK
WARRANTS PURCHASED. 80
AMERICAN BANK BLDG.
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MARRIAGE LICENSES

name ana IttttQtHf1- -
croce. Nixzareno. Seattle .....s3
Pfsroni. Rosa. Seattle ....-.......21
L.yke. Louis O., Seattle .......2a
karr. Helen b.. Seattle ......-..2o
csrtrneli. Herbert X. Seattle. Legal
Clay. Pauline. Seattle ....... Legal
Johnson. 1.auriee. Richmond Beach 81
Afjckeison. sigma ~. Richmond
Beach ..-.....--......-.. is
Dobson, Harold T., Seattle Legal
Wilson, Marjorie r.. Seattle. Legal
spence. Wade A.. Bothsll ........21
Gooder. Myrtle K. Botheii .......2i
Cook Gordon l.. Seattle -. Legal
Sarginson. Mildred. Seattle legal
sullivan. James Herbert Sc
Cooper. Evelyn ~. Seattle -. Legal
Russell. Isowery l.. sft olive
Haiistt vera III. seattle -. Legal
Hterpe. Carl A.. Portland ......2s
Hermans. Esther r.. Portland ....z5
Greene. Jack A.. Seattle .-......2t
Perkel. Ida Seattle .-.......-....1o
Pagano. Mike. Seattle ........ 40
Perrupato. vitaiins. Seattle ......2b
stowe. Fred. Seattle ..........fs
REMODEL. Katie. Seattle ..........is
Mellgren. Theodore ~. Seattle Legal
Engstrom. Hannah A. Seattle Legal
johnson. Arthur. Seattle $50. Legal
Flick. Hattie. Seattle Legal
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-12-07
BARDALE

Thanksgiving was observed here
Ia an appropriate way. Rev. r. j..
Breiand delivered a sermon suited to
the occasion. at 11:9O A. M. After
dinner was served, two interesting
ball games, vs Bardale and Neshoba
were played, Neshoba being victori-
ous. A large crowd attended.
Misses Nora and Ruth Rush OF
Philadelphia were the guests of II. G.
and Mrs Cockrell for several days
last week.
Mrs. j. w. Beall returned to
Starkville last Friday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. J. Fl. Melton
a boy, Nov. 30th.
Born to MIR. and Mrs. Robert
NOVEL; a girl. December 3rd.
We regret that Rudolph. the little
son OF Lee and Mrs. Jones is sick.
MIR. Irwin Darby, who is travelling
salesman for ]. s. Long Company
was home with his parents, Mr.. and
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-12-07
|. {. BELL SHOT

/. E. Bell OF Burnside was shot
Monday night at Burnside by Ira
Short, OF Burnside. The shooting
grew out of the arrest OF Bell, who
was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Ion
Welsh at Burnside Saturday along
with several others. for having liquor
10 their possession. He was brought
back to Philadelphia, jailed and re-
leased on bond Monday afternoon.
Bell had intimated that Mrs. Ira
Short had made the comp aint re-
garding the liquor, and that her
complaint had led to the arrest. Mr..
Short states that Bell was attempt
ing to draw gun when he shot him,
he Immediately gave himself up vol.
unfairly to the County's officers.
Mr.. Bell was rushed to the Meridian
hospital on the late southbound
train. One bullet entered the right
shoulder. and came out the left side.
A second shot-entered the right side,
and lodged, His condition Is serious
His home Is In South Mississippi,
where 1t is stated he has a family.
He was for u time employed by the
Griffin Lumber Company.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-12-07
|. 0. SMITH WRITES ON
GOOD ROADS

Iwish to thank Di s A Mature for
his complimenting our road work,
but we were not at work for what we
could get out1of it, we wanted to make
a good road /, for one, am proud tu
be numbered with the ones instru-
mental in getting better roads.
should like to see the Neshoba road
completed as far as Philadelphia. @
l. Mason, J ID Walton ane are going
to see that it is started in that direc-
tion on Dec. Sth II We can get the
cooperation of the farmers. business
men and all others interested, and
get the road graded to beat one line,
and the good people OF that beat will
take it up, and the Supervisors will
pike Lonchiloca swamp, we shall soon
have good road to Philadelphia.
This road will be of great benefit to
the farmers all along the line, as well
as those from Santiago and Dixon on
ihe west, and Mcdonald on the east
A good road would look all right
down Kentawka canal but it would
be inaccessible to the average farmer
The building of such road would
necessitate the erection Of concrete
next to the canal to prevent caving
and hold back the high water. We
would not have to build but two
bridges but my! my! think of the old
creek bed and sloughs that would
have to be crossed My advice is to
stay out on dry land for the presen
at least; straighten. widen and ditcl
our present roads and drag them afte
each heavy raih In this way be
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-12-07
What December The 9th Means To Us

Friday of this week, December the Sth, letter day
for Nehoba County Every able bodied boy
n the right place. supposed
Nehoba County Much depends the cooperation
communities of the County Those
png will be those that
to this progressive 1t than the
patching pieces of bad roadway than
lar effort to the County little moneyy Neshoba
County be able the world the that
Nehoba County has developed the Community Spirit
in doing things She is awake"
will interest readers know that your Editor
ter from Richard H. Edmonds Editor Manufacturers
ord published Baltimore He has
500 words how the people of Neshob County responded
Better Road Day. The Manufacturers
circulation and such article will
people that have heard Neshoba County Papers
pie far from these hills watching Nehoba County, talking
about her, We want to be able deliver
want it to be- of course, We every boy
in the county wake Saturday the 9th with back
be sacker and stay by it from sundown, from
can't.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-12-07
Philadelphia Has New
Post Office

For several weeks woFkmen have
been husily remOdeling and trans
forming our local postoffice from II
gloomy hovel into structur.
worthy OF the name. The interior
has been enlarged, a new floor put
In, and a skyllght cut for added
light. A liberal coating Of white
paint has added to the attractive
neHs OF the walls. Separate rooms
have been provided for the use OF
the rural carriers; mod ern fixtures
have been Installed this week, and
we have n post office that would
be source Of pride to any city
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-12-07
A Cure for Divorce

noted Parsan stage beauty recently visiting Chicago
has given partial cure for divorces "a
heart she shoud be into every gives her hus
band. kable woman will keep normal anchored
home We wonder what the society the North
States who recently advocated against kissing thinks of
this We think the actress right Much has been
said about connga happiness We believe that the
conjuga happiness and know something about
lutte fidelity; being neither much together
apart and in the constant cultivation Of love making many
married couples think the conquest is when
10 performed but it isn't The great Dsra
engaged in heated campaign for Prime Minister with Gladstone
and Gladstone Late night when the returns
defeated Dsra returned home
that Lady Beaconfed had prepared for him lavish
things he liked best and placed upon table avore
flowers At the conclusion of the meal she her
LADY Beaconfeld widow before her pinned
posey the pel Of his He turned her.
BY her to have said: betty, thou like
than thou dos wife And Lady Beaconfedn her memoirs
that the greatest compliment he had paid her. The
happiness Of home blghed through neglect
believe the actress right This would be subject
practical Sunday sermon, but should edit preach
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-12-07
Neshoba County Boy Wins Prize

Colin Boer of j. A Boiler, Neshoba Route a
the Oktbbeha Poultry Association has just prize
Rhode Island Reds This s Mr. Bolers year A. NJ
College, and evidently he taking advantage his
there We hope he will the subject poultry
Neshoba County, and the good word County
has great future in this profitable industry present
time there is engaged the poultry business exclusively
Neshoba County take the lead in
ton OF and chickens sden what might she
few experts encouraging poultry farm and breeding
ducng booded chickens? We congratulate this young
should rather him win such than
team and that saying much because believe
ball at A. & M.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-12-07
imposing Fines

Judge Roger Wilson has just wound up his
County From all he presided with gravity
Things went along smoothly and
taught something about the solemnty subpoenas
We clip the following from last weeks Carthaginan
ut cheaper to attend Judge Wilson's
fuse to attend. BY failure of couple of witnesses
mandates court Leake county
the witnesses or at least should he wiser
1t is nothing for fines be imposed against default
ing witnesses but it little out of the ordinary
main imposed" and be collected the
stances
For the good Of ALL the mandates the be
and court must be respected"
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-12-07
LITTLE BUSINESS

A large crowd attended Sunday
School Sunday afternoon.
Bro. Massey filed his regular APP
pointnent mt little Business Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse To W nsend were
the dinner guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. j.
M. Townsend Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. NJ. McCrory made
u business trip to Philadelphia Mon
day.
We are all glad to have MIR. and
Mrs. WIN May move into our com.
lnunity.
Misses Katie posey, Lester and
Eunice Griffin made a flying trip to
Little Business Sunday.
Mr.. Tommy Townsend Is attend.
ing school at Little Business this
session.
Mr.. Andrew Townsend Ia OH at.
tending school at Nashville, Tenn.
Mr.. Bill Allen McCrory ATTENDED
Sunday School Sunday.
Nr. A. G. Townsend Is still max.
ing sirup and wants to get through
by Christmas.
Mrs. Martha Townsend were the
linner guest OF Mr.. Wesley Stokes
sunday.
Mrs. Sallie Townsend is visiting
her sister Mrs. Jim Grayl
The carpenter Norris Townsend Ia
building a house for Mr.. j. d. Town.
send.
Mr.. Mayatt Tawnsend ia still sell.
ing fruit trees for Starks Bro.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-12-07
NOTICE

The Board OF Mayor and Alder
man OF the town OF Phila will re-
ceive sealed bids up until Z O'Clock
p m January 1928 for Supt. for the
water works OF said town for the
year 1923. The duties and responsi-
bilities OF said Supt. being set forth
In u contract for same now on file
In the office Of said Board. This
December 9th 1922. Paul Dees Mayor
j. v. Welsh clerk.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-12-07
TEACHERS. MEETING

All white teachers OF the County
are requested to meet 10 the Court
House at Philadeiphil ON SATURDAY.
December 9th at 10 30, for business
meeting. Please let every teacher
attend.
c. L. CrawIey, Chairman.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-12-07
Cotton Report

There were S.579 bales Of cotton,
counting round as half bales, ginned
in Neshoba County, from the crop
of 1922 prior to November Ia, 1922, hs
compared with 4,974 bales ginned to
November Ia, 1921.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-12-07

Mrs.. Edd Darby last week end.
Quite a number from here attend,
ed swain show Saturday night.
MIR. and Mrs. Walter Perry Of Phil
adelphia motored thru our commu-
nifty Sunday afternoon.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-12-07
NOTICE

The Board OF Mayor and Alder
man of the town OF Philadelphia
will receive sealed bids up until Z
O'Clock p. m on January 2 1923. for
II depository for the vaYions funds
of the said town for the year 1923.
This December 9th 1922, Paul Dees
mayor. j. v. Welsh clerk. IL 28 %
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-12-07
The New Skirts

We don't know what the of the masculine world thinks
about the dresses looks
like the skirts wholly put together; looks
though of the appare slipping
know the meaning Of "dropstched but these
look sstitch dropped
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-12-07

lieve that we will assure ourselves Of
good roads % smith
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-12-07

Beginning Of Great industry.
The first bale Of cotton exported
from this country to Europe was
shipped from Charleston, s. G.. In
1784.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1922-12-07

ISM If paper to be the criterion by which Judge
nity and it always the stranger Ray lives live
Of the world We wish he would his exchange list We
like to keep up with him.
Evening journal., 1922-08-18

Mr.. Waggletail Duckbill was ou
for a walk. He stopped every nov
and then to gobble up something
to eat. Then he would go on again
Mr.. Duckbill was feeling fine and
very happy. He even hummed a
little tune:
"A frog he would a-wooing go
Whether his Nanny would lei
him or no,
HI umpty larum diddle OIL"
He stopped and ate a beetle.
Then he went on and sang his
song all over again;
"a frog he would a-wooing CO."
and so on.
This time he stopped and ate a
mosquito.
He hummed another line and
stopped to eat a white grub.
He'd eaten a fuzzy worm, a bee,
a rain-toad and a grasshopper when
he spied a lovely white creature
Win a long neck away out on bliy
Pond. It swan gracefully about,
spreading its wings and folding
them again proudly.
HIM" said Mr.. Duckbill, look
Ing awhile and then gazing thought
fully at his own reflection IN the
water.
II wonder why I have such a
short neck, and no wings to speak
Of"
Then he went on with HIS walk
and his song.
BY and by he saw a pony in a
field waving his fine, long tail about
to chase the flies away.
HIM" said Mr.. Duckbill again.
What a fine tail. I wonder why 1
have such a nubby one?"
He went on with his walk again,
and his song.
"Goodnessl What a fine pair OF
legs that bird has! That must be
Mr.. Crane. I wonder why I have
such ugly, short legs!"
This time he went on with hts
walk, but not his song.
How do you do this fine morn
ing?" said DR.. Snuffles, passing by.
"Rottenw grumbled Mr.. Duck