A BEAK PICTURE

“Fritz, you are fond of hearing bear
stories; come here, and I will tell you about
this picture.”

On, vce Paint please tell me.”

“This bear and her two cubs were frol-
icking near the edge of the woods, when
they heard a crackling sound as of some
one walking among the dry twigs that
covered the ground. The old bear caught
the sound in an instant, and turning round,
saw those two men stealing softly towards
them with guns in their hands.”

“But see! the old bear stands up on two
feet, like a man.’ ,

“That is the way bears do when they
are roused and ready to fight.”

“Do you think the hunters will be able
to kill the bear?” |

“lcamt tell Fritz they ha better be
careful. An old bear that has young ones