Tale of Cuffy Bear — 23 - Cuffy Bear Grows Sleepy

XXIII CUFFY BEAR GROWS SLEEPY

Far up Blue Mountain, and down in the valley too, the leaves had long ago fallen off the trees.

And for some time the ground had been white with snow; for winter had come again.

And Cuffy Bear's sister Silkie had had a birthday-party the very first day it snowed.

Cuffy and Silkie shouted with glee each morning now, when they went out of doors, where the earth was covered with a snow-blanket.

And they played and played and had just as good a time as little boys and girls have when winter comes.

As they scampered about in the door-yard their feet left tracks that looked exactly like the foot-prints of barefooted girls and boys.

They played tag, and hide-and-seek, and turned somersaults.

And one day, when Mrs. Bear called them into the house, they ate, each of them, several quarts of chestnuts which Mr. Bear had gathered and brought home.

In fact, before Mrs. Bear knew it they had eaten a great many more chestnuts than were good for them.

And Cuffy, who had eaten the most, soon began to have a pain in his stomach.

"That's what you get for being greedy," his mother told him.

"I didn't eat many chestnuts," Cuffy said.

Mrs. Bear pointed to the floor.

"What do you call those?"

she asked.

"Chestnut-shells," Cuffy replied, hanging his head.

There was a great heap of shells on the floor where Cuffy had sat.

"Pick them all up--every one of them," his mother ordered.

"And when you have finished you may take a nap--both of you."

Cuffy yawned.

"What do you say?"

Mrs. Bear asked severely.

"Excuse me!"

Cuffy said hastily.

"That's better!"

said Mrs. Bear.

"Now do as I say.

You'll be asleep before you know it.

And I don't intend to have those chestnut shells lying on the floor all winter."

You may think that that was a queer thing for Mrs. Bear to say.

But when you see what happened, you'll understand what Mrs. Bear meant.

As Cuffy and Silkie sat down on the floor and began gathering up the chestnut-shells they both yawned and yawned.

And since Mrs. Bear had left the room they didn't bother to say "Excuse me!"

They were _so_ sleepy!

And before little Silkie had finished picking up her shells she just rolled herself up into a round ball and fell fast asleep.

As for Cuffy, being a little older, he managed to stay awake just long enough to get the floor all nice and clean.

And then _he_ rolled himself into a ball and _he_ went to sleep, right there on the floor.

So Mrs. Bear found them when she came back into the room.

She smiled as she saw them.

And picking up first one and then the other she carried them into their little bed-chamber and put them down gently and covered them over with leaves, so they would be snug and warm.

Yes, Mrs. Bear wanted her children to be warm, for she knew that they would not wake up again until spring.

She had noticed for several days that Cuffy and Silkie were growing sleepy.

And to tell the truth, Mrs. Bear was becoming sleepy herself.

That very night she and Mr. Bear went to bed a whole hour earlier than usual.

And the next day they never minded at all how cold it grew outside or how much the wind howled.

For not one of Mr. Bear's family waked up at all!

They just slept and slept and slept, the whole winter long.

THE END

A WORD TO GROWN UPS

To you;--parents, guardians, teachers and all others upon whom devolves the supremely important responsibility of directing the early years of development of childhood, this series of TUCK-ME-IN TALES which sketch such vivid and delightful scenes of the vibrant life of meadow and woodland should have tremendous appeal.

In this collection of stories you will find precisely the sort of healthy, imaginative entertainment that is an essential in stimulating thought-germs in the child mind.

Merely from the standpoint of their desirability for helping the growing tot to pass an idle half hour, any one of these volumes would be worth your while.

But the author had something further than that in mind.

He has, with simplicity and grace, worthy of high commendation, sought to convey a two-fold lesson throughout the entire series, the first based upon natural history and the second upon the elementary principles of living which should be made clear to every child at the earliest age of understanding.

The first of these aims he has accomplished by adapting every one of his bird characters to its living counterpart in the realm of biology.

The child learns very definite truths about which the story is woven; learns in such a fascinating manner that he will not quickly forget, and is brought into such pleasant intimacy that his immediate sympathy is aroused.

The author accomplishes the purpose of driving home simple lessons on good conduct by attributing the many of the same traits of character to his feathered heroes and heroines that are to be found wherever the human race made its habitation.

The praise-worthy qualities of courage, love, unselfishness, truth, industry, and humility are portrayed in the dealings of the field and forest folk and the consequential reward of these virtues is clearly shown; he also reveals the unhappy results of greed, jealousy, trickery and other character weaknesses.

The effect is to impress indelibly upon the imagination of the child that certain deeds are their own desirable reward while certain others are much better left undone.

If any further recommendation is necessary, would it not be well to resort to the court of final appeal, the child himself?

Simply purchase a trial copy from your bookseller with the understanding that if it meets with the disapproval of the little man or woman for whom it is intended, he will accept its return.

THE TALE OF JOLLY ROBIN

Of course, there is a time when Jolly Robin is only a nestling.

Then one day, after he tumbles out of the apple tree and falls squawking and fluttering to the ground, he takes his first lesson in flying.

So pleased is Jolly to know that he can actually sail through the air on his wings, that he goes out into the wide, wide world to shift for himself.

One day, after advising with Jimmy Rabbit, he decides to become general laugh-maker to the inhabitants of Pleasant Valley, and he becomes one of Mother Nature's happiest little feathered folk, going about trying to make things a bit better in the world.

True, he falls into many blunders and has many strange experiences, but his intentions are always the best, remember.

Slyly tucked away in this story of Jolly Robin and of his adventures, is much bird lore and philosophy,--both instructive and entertaining.

THE TALE OF BETSY BUTTERFLY

Betsy Butterfly is the owner of a pair of such beautifully colored wings and her sweet disposition matches them so perfectly that it is a very common occurrence to hear one of the tiny dwellers in Farmer Green's meadow remark: "Why, the sun just has to smile on her!"

Of course, any lady so gifted is bound to have many admirers and Betsy is no exception.

But there are a few of her acquaintances who cannot keep from showing their jealousy of her popularity and these try in various unkind ways to make her disliked.

The story of how she politely overlooks these rude attempts, in that way causing herself to be all the more thought of, is the best sort of example to any human girl or boy who wishes to know how to be sure of making friends.

You will find that Betsy is a great girl for giving parties and perhaps she will give you a few valuable ideas that will be useful sometime when you have a party of your own.

BUSTER BUMBLEBEE

Buster's intentions are all very good, but he is so awkward and stupid that he constantly stumbles into trouble, thereby causing his acquaintances much unnecessary discomfiture and himself no end of embarrassment.

He is, furthermore, a terrific boaster, as you will learn when you read of his many declarations of the pummeling he would give the ferocious Robber Fly, if ever he chanced to meet that devouring assassin.

What Buster actually does when the unexpected encounter takes place will afford you a good laugh at his expense, and, finally, after you have romped and dallied with him through his many happy excursions you will close the book with a feeling that it has done you good to have known him, lazy and blundering though he is, for he is indeed the best natured fellow, and he is so anxious to buzz into everything that attracts his attention that you find you have learned a great many things you never before dreamed of about the tiny creatures of the fields.

THE TALE OF FREDDIE FIREFLY

Freddie Firefly is most anxious to lighten the cares of his friends in Pleasant Valley for he is a most unselfish fellow and enjoys nothing more than seeing other people as happy as he.

He has one grave fault, however, that prevents him from being a very great help, and that is his inability to remain long in one place.

He is so full of spry gaiety that he never can be quite content unless he is dancing with his relatives in the hollow near the swamp or darting about Farmer Green's lawn.

His friends often give him advice as to how he may use the wonderful light which he always carries with him, and finally Mrs. Ladybug tells him he should go to the railroad and work as a signal-man for the trains.

You will hold your breath as you read about the exciting adventure that follows this suggestion, and you will no doubt agree with those to whom he later tells it that he is a very lucky Freddie to escape.

THE TALE OF RUSTY WREN

Rusty Wren is another little neighbor in Pleasant Valley.

His particular home there is Farmer Green's yard where he lives in a bright shiny home which is really a tin can with a hole in it!

And dear me!

I forgot all about Rusty Wren's family--his wife and six baby children who had to be given Wren food by Rusty and little Chippy, Jr. You will laugh heartily when you read about Chippy growing so big and fat that he gets stuck in Rusty's tiny doorway and can't get pulled out.

My, what an exciting time it was!

And you will laugh again when you watch Rusty Wren go 'way over to the bank of Black Creek all ready for a party when there really is no party.

Yes, you will agree with Farmer Green's boy and the rest of our friends in Pleasant Valley that Rusty certainly is a very interesting little neighbor.

THE TALE OF DADDY LONG-LEGS

Daddy is a person of such unusual appearance with his eight scrawny legs in contrast to ordinary people's two, and everything about his private life is such a mystery to his neighbors that his acquaintances give him credit for having a marvelous ability to look into the future.

In fact, there are many two-legged humans, even to-day, who think he is a sort of soothsayer and mystery man.

Perhaps, if you are one of these, you will be inclined to change your mind after reading about his contest with Old Mr. Crow to see which is really the wiser of the two.

And would you not naturally suppose that anybody with so many legs to carry him would be the champion walker of the world?

Maybe Daddy finds that it takes time to decide which of his feet he should put forward in taking the next step, or may be each separate foot has a notion of its own as to the direction Daddy should choose; at any rate, he proves to be the slowest traveler imaginable.

But he is so popular among his neighbors and you will like him too--he has so many quaint ideas.

THE TALE OF KIDDIE KATYDID

Kiddy Katydid and his relatives were in possession of a secret that none of the Pleasant Valley folk can solve, though they waste much time and energy trying to guess it.

Even to this day it is doubtful if anyone other than Kiddie himself really knows what Katy did!

But his friends are a curious lot and they work their brains over-time to think of some scheme to make Kiddie tell.

If you want to know what they do accidentally discover about Kiddie himself and how excited every body becomes as the rare news spreads from mouth to mouth, you will find that and many other remarkable things about him in this interesting story of his life in the Maple tree that grows in Farmer Green's yard.

You will like Kiddie.

He is very modest and retiring--behaving very much as any well raised youngster should, and when you understand just how it happens that he keeps repeating that funny remark about Katy, you can join him in the hearty laugh he has on his friends.

THE TALE OF OLD MR.

CROW

Mr. Crow has a very solemn look--unless you regard him closely.

But it is a very sly, knowing look, if you take pains to stare boldly into his eyes.

Like many human beings, he is fond of clothes, and he particularly likes gay ones, but perhaps that is because he is so black himself.

Anyhow, so long as he can wear a bright red coat and a yellow necktie--or a bright red necktie and a yellow coat--he is generally quite happy.

One fall Mr. Crow decides to stay in Pleasant Valley during the winter, instead of going South, and he remembers all at once that he will need some warm clothing.

Now, Mr. Frog, the tailor, and Jimmy Rabbit, the shoemaker, know just how to talk to Mr. Crow to sell their merchandise, playing upon his vanity to buy the latest, and even to "set the styles," but they have to be pretty keen and sly to get the best of Mr. Crow in the end.

Mr. Crow has his good points as well as his bad ones, and he helps Farmer Green a lot more than he injures him it is said.

Nevertheless, Farmer Green does not figure that way,--and in justice to old "Jim Crow," you should read of his adventures for yourself.

THE TALE OF SOLOMON OWL

All the folks down in Pleasant Valley know Solomon Owl.

Well, it's this way.

If you hear Solomon Owl on a dark night when his "Wha-Wha!

Whoo-ah!"

sends a chill 'way up your spine, and if you see him you can never forget him, either.

He has great, big, staring eyes that make you feel queer when you look at his pale face.

No, sir, little folks like Mr. Frog, the tailor, certainly don't like to have any visits from Solomon Owl when Solomon has a fine appetite.

To be sure, Farmer Green isn't happy when Solomon steals some of his fine chickens, and neither are the chickens for that matter.

But Solomon doesn't have all the fun on some one else.

Oh no!

Reddy Woodpecker knows how to tease him by tapping with his bill on Solomon's wooden house in the daytime, when every owl likes to sleep and dream of all the nice frogs and fat chickens they are going to feast on the next night, and then, out comes Solomon all blinking with his big, black eyes.

But this wise owl, who really isn't as wise as he looks, you know, finds a good way to fool Reddy and the rest of the folks who like to annoy him, and lives his own happy life.

THE TALE OF JASPER JAY

Jasper Jay really is a good sort of a fellow even though he does make a dreadful racket when he is around; but that is his way of talking.

He just likes to tease for the fun of teasing and so naturally he gets into lots of scraps and seems bound to get into more.

Of course, lots of folks in Pleasant Valley don't like him because he plays tricks and pranks on them and makes them feel all ruffled up.

Why, he even thinks he can spoil the Singing Society, but do you know, the Society fools Jasper himself.

And that time Jimmy Rabbit teaches Jasper Jay some manners down by the cedar tree--the poor jay stays there until his feet are frozen in the water before he finds out--well--you may discover for yourself what happens next.

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