The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1930-07-04

making. the spoils of the chase
having furnished us with plenty
of leather. with which l covered
light frames of wood, using the
hairy moss or lichen for stuffing,
and ere long the animals were
eouinped with saddles, stirrups,
brides. yokes, and collars, to the
very great satisfaction of their
youthful riders and drivers.
This occupation was followed
bv a great deal of work connect
ed with the annual return OF the
herring shoals, which now took
place: to them succeeding, as on
former occasions, shoals of other
fish. and many seals. More than
ever aware Of the value of these,
we did not fail to make good use
of our opportunities, and captur-
ed large numbers.
The boys were getting anxious
for another shooting expedition;
but before undertaking that, l
wished to do some discriminating,
as sacks were beginning to fail
us. and there was constant de-
mand for baskets in which to
carry and keep u roots and
fruits. Our first attempts were
clumsy enough; but, as usual,
was rewarded, and
we produced a good supply of all
sorts and sizes. One very large
basket | furnished with openings
through which to pass a strong
stick. so that it might, when
heavily laden, be carried by two
persons.
No sooner did the children see
the force of this idea, than they
got a bamboo, and popping little
Franz into the basket, carried
him about in triumph.
This amusement suggested a
fresh notion to Fritz. "Oh, faith
cried he, don't you { think
we might make something like
this for mother, and carry her
much more comfortably than jolt
ing along in the cart?"
The boys shouted with glee at
the proposal, and though their
mother thought the plan feasible
enough. she confessed that she
did not much like the thoughts
of sitting in the middle of a bask-
ct, and just looking out now and
then over the rim.
However, | assured her it should
he a w~ell-shaped, comfortable
sedan-chair, or litter; and the
next question was how it should
be carried, since the boys could
not play the part of Indian pal
anquin bearers, either with safety
to their mother, or with any
pleasure to themselves.
THE bull and the buffalo,"
cried Jack. why not use them
for it? Let's go and try them
now!"
OFF ran the boys, and in a short
time the basket was securely hung
between Storm and Grumble.
Fritz and Jack sprang into their
saddles, and Ernest very gingerly
deposited himself in the Cradle,
as Franz called it; they set forth
at a most sober pace, the animals,
who we're perfectly docile, appear
ing only a little surprised at the
new arrangement.
ooh. it is so pleasant, mother,
il is a delightful notion" cried
Ernest, as they passed us; lit
swings and rocks really sooth-
Quicker, Fritz! go quicker!"
and the trot pleasing him equally
the pace gradually quick
ened, till the animals were going
along at a rate which shook and
iolted the basket about most fear
Ernest called and screamed
vain for a halt. His brothers
.hought it capital fun to shake
I'D" the "professor", and made the
circuit of the level ground near
2ockburg, finally pulling up in
'ront OF us, like performers stop
ping to receive the applause OF
spectators.
1t was impossible to help laugh
ng; the scene was so ridiculous,
lut Ernest was very angry with
lis brothers, his reproaches pro
roked high words in reply, and a
luarrel was imminent, but | inter
and showed them how
easily a joke, carried too far,
would lead TO disputes and bad
urging them to avoid on
al occasions any breach OF the
soodfellowship and brotherly love
was the mainstay Of our
strength and happiness.
Good humor uas Don restored,
Ernest himself helped TO unhar-
1ess the beasts. and got some
1andfulx Of salt and barley to re-
ward their exertions, saying that
hey must have come more pal
practice another day.
! ras seated with my wife and
beneath the shade of the
Teranda, engaged in richer-rork,
md chatting ~pleaIantly, when
suddenly Fritz got up, advanced
. xtep or two, gazing fixedly along
he avenue which led from Jacksl