64 Nature Myths and Stories.

When the great company of trees had heard the
acorn’s story they shook their heads in doubt. Then
the acorn said:

“This is the true secret of fire. Ifyou do not be-
lieve it why do you not try it for yourselves.”

They took this advice and all the trees learned
that what he had said was true.

They were so happy that they spent the whole
night in singing and dancing.

In the morning, when they saw the great blue
mountains and the beautiful valley, many of them
Settled down upon the hillside for life.

The pines looked up and saw hundreds of trees
with their shining arms. They were so frightened
that they climbed high up on the mountain side.
There they stayed a long, long time.

 

They grew sad and lonely, and often sighed and
wished for their old home and comforts. But they