Carroll and Brooks readers - a reader for the fifth grade . from the sway-ing tops of the firs, and fell with light thuds upon theground. In the face of this unexpected shower, whichentirely hid the entrance to the den, Lars was obligedto fall back a dozen paces; but, as the glittering driz-zle cleared away, he saw an enormous brown beaststanding upon its hind legs, with widely distendedjaws. He was conscious of no fear, but of a curious numb-ness in his limbs, and strange noises, as of warningshouts and cries, filling his ears. Fortunately, thegreat glare of the sun on the snow dazzled the be
Carroll and Brooks readers - a reader for the fifth grade . from the sway-ing tops of the firs, and fell with light thuds upon theground. In the face of this unexpected shower, whichentirely hid the entrance to the den, Lars was obligedto fall back a dozen paces; but, as the glittering driz-zle cleared away, he saw an enormous brown beaststanding upon its hind legs, with widely distendedjaws. He was conscious of no fear, but of a curious numb-ness in his limbs, and strange noises, as of warningshouts and cries, filling his ears. Fortunately, thegreat glare of the sun on the snow dazzled the bear;he advanced slowly, roaring savagely, but staringrather blindly before him out of his small, evil-lookingeyes. Suddenly, when he was but a few yards distant, heraised his great paw, as if to rub away the cobwebsthat obscured his sight. It was the moment for which THE BEAR THAT HAD A BANK ACCOUNT 279 the boy had waited. Now he had a clear aim! Quicklyhe pulled the trigger; the shot reverberated frommouutain to mountain, and in the same instant the huge. brown bulk rolled in the snow, gave a gasp, and wasdead! The spell was broken! The silver bullet had piercedhis heart. There was a curious unreality about thewhole thing to Lars. He scarcely knew whether hewas really himself or the hero of the fairy-tale. Allthat was left for him to do now was to go home andmarry Stella, the delivered princess. The noises about him seemed to come nearer andnearer; and now they sounded like human voices. He 280 A READER FOR THE FIFTH GRADE looked about him, and to his amazement saw his fatherand Marit, followed by two woodcutters, who, withraised axes, were running toward him. Then he didnot know exactly what happened; but he felt himselflifted up by two strong arms, and tears fell hot andfast upon his face. My boy! my boy! said the voice in his ears, Iexpected to find you dead. No, but the bear is dead, said Lars, innocently. I didnt mean to tell on you, Lars, cried Marit, but I was so afraid,
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