The Tailor and the Bear (9)

The Tailor and the Bear (9)

  " Look here, I lay my left hand on the strings, and with my right I draw the bow across them, making all sorts of sounds. "

  " I must learn to play it, " said the Bear, " for then I shall be able to dance whenever I like. What do you think about it ? Will you undertake to teach me ? "

  " With all my heart, " replied the Tailor, " if you have the ability for it. But first show me your paws ; the nail are tremendously long, and I must cut them a little before you begin to play. "

  In a corner of the stable stood a vic, which the Tailor brought out, and told the Bear to place his foot upon it.

  As soon as he did so, the Taior screwed it so tight that he could not move.

  Then he left the Bear grumbling, and said : " Wait a little while till I bring the scissors. "

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