"If you have sharp eyes," added the grandmother, "you will find hollow
places in the trees, where the squirrels hide their acorns and nuts."




THE SWIFT RUNNER


In the olden times, the animals were fond of sports. They often held
contests, with prizes for those that won.

Once a prize was offered for the animal who could prove himself the
swiftest runner.

The reward was to be a pair of great antlers. Each animal was to carry
the antlers on his head, while running the race. The animal that should
win, would have the antlers for his own.

A path through the woods was chosen for the race course. There were many
bushes and brambles along the way.

All the animals gathered at the place of meeting. They chose Black Bear
to be judge of the race. It was decided that the rabbit and the deer
alone should try for the prize.

"They are the best runners. None of the rest of us could hope to win,"
said the other animals.

White Rabbit was given the first chance.