Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-01

Having made the acquaintance OF
esHorny the Horned Lizard who, much 10
Z his disgust, is better known as Horned
AEoad. Flip the Terrier visited him OFTEN.
fsxe had seen him go to bed IN the late
afternoon by burying himself IN the
warm sand and early the next morning
he ran over to see If Horny was up yet.
Much TO his disappointment he couldn't
ind his odd little friend That was be-
cause after Flip had left the afternoon
before, Horny had buried himself COM
pletely and had not yet come out.
Later in the day, despite the heat,
Film ventured over to that handy place
again and there was Horny, basking in
the sun. Where were you early this
morning." inquired Flip in his most po-
lite manner:
Did you say early in the morning."
inquired Horny.
yes" replied Flip. II was over here
while it was still cool and comfortable.
WheW, but it is hot now I don't see
how you stand it."
Stand i'll" exclaimed Horny. why,
It is Just right now. 1t can't be too hot
to suit me. If you were here while 1t
was still cool this morning you didn't see
me for the very good reason that I was
still In bed. You don't get me out until
it is nice and warm. The hotter it is
and the dryer it is the better suited
am. While it is cool I stay in the
ground"
THAT is where you differ from my
friend Old Mr. Toad. He can't stand
the hot sun. When the sun is out he
digs in and comes out again when it
becomes COOL" said Flip.
We'll, as have told you before, I'm
no Toad" snapped Horny,
Sorry said Flip. Il forgot. You
see, there is something about you that
reminds me of Old Mr.. Toad, although
you are really very different. l guess il
must be your shape"
Horny did not reply. He began to
move forward slowly and carefully and
Flip saw that his bright eyes were fas-
tened on something. Then Flip saw an
insect just few inches ahead of Horny
Slowly Horny crept forward. Then his
head was stealthily bent forward and
suddenly out shot his tongue and the
insect disappeared.
There was gleam of satisfaction in
his bright little eyes as he looked UP
at Flip. That was good. Did you see
me catch him? 1 wish another would
come along" said he.
Eyes, saw YOU" replied Flip THAT
IS just the way Old Mr.. Toad catches
insects"
There you go again!" exclaimed
Horny Haven't I told you that I'm
no Toad? I'm Lizard and proud of it
Why are you always comparing me to
a Toad? I'll thank you not to mention
Toad again"
IT won't" promised Flip remorsefully
"Of course, know you are not Toad
But you do remind me of my ole
friend and it slips out before I think
I've watched some of your long-taileo
cousins catch insects and they go al
them with a rush. I've never seen one
of them catch one with his tongue the
way Old mean the way you do
That's a handy tongue, isn't it?"
III say 1t is" replied Horny. "Ml
cousins may rush after their food. but
I don't have to and never could see
any use in doing things I don't have TO
But don't think can't move quickly
when want to. Can Old Mr.. Toad
move like this?"
Horny suddenly darted away with a
speed that some of his long, slim cous-
ms might have been proud of. Then
spying another insect, he again made q
slow, careful approach and again that
tongue flashed out and the insect dis
appeared.
. Excuse me if ask personal ques-