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33 44 FABLED STORIES FROM THE ZOO.
"’ But who is to give it him ?’ said the
mother.
"’ I will/ cried Anna. ’ I know; I shall put it
on the doorstep and call him, and he will soon
come.’ And away she ran into the pantry, and
returned immediately with a large yellow bowl
filled with porridge.
"’If the child puts it before the door, perhaps
it will bring us luck,’ said the mother.
"’ I will take my gun for safety,’ said the
father.
"’ Play something soft and pretty, Eric ;
Nahley likes that,’ said little Anna, and Eric
played again the soft strains which I had before
accompanied.
"’ Now keep off, you others,’ said the father,
opening the door slightly, with his gun ready.
"’ For Heaven’s sake, be quick,’ urged the
mother.
"’ Here I am,’ said Anna, and pushed the
bowl between her father’s legs on to the
doorstep, for he was standing outside on the
threshold, and Anna crept between. ’ Stop playing,
Eric,’ she commanded, ’or he can’t hear me
calling him. Come here, Nahley, and you
will have your Christmas treat. Nobody
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