II.
Preparation.
The animals were all sorry for the hen and came to help her at the funeral.
Narration.
THE FUNERAL.
When the hen returned and found her mate dead, she was very sorry, and she began to cry in a loud voice. While she was crying there came six little mice, running up to see what was the matter. They felt sorry for the poor hen and said, “Poor hen, we will help you.” Then they made a little wagon and placed the dead cock in it. When this was done, they harnessed themselves to the wagon. Then they said, “We will draw the cock to his grave.” The hen walked behind, weeping, and they all set out to bury the cock.
On the way they met a fox. The fox said, “What is the matter, hen?” “Oh!” said the hen, “the cock is dead and we are going to bury him.” “I am sorry,” said the fox. “May I go to the funeral?” As they went along they met a wolf, a bear, a hare, a lion, and many other animals. They were all sorry and asked to be allowed to go to the funeral.
Suggestions.
The animals mentioned; the largest; the smallest; the strongest; their homes; their food, etc. Different kinds of wagons.
The conduct of the animals. Who was helpful in “Stardollars”? In “Seven Little Goats”? In “Red Riding Hood”? Do you think of any others that were helpful?