JUNGLE JINKS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXV, Issue X, 8 September 1900, Page 471

JUNGLE JINKS.

How Jacko Caught the Apple.

1. 'rhe .Jungle Schoolboys were sitting quietly on t.he banks of the river the other afternoon when they observed Doctor Lion cross the footbridge on his way home. “He has been marketing in t.he town.” whispered Rhino to Jumbo. “I wonder if he has anything nice for tea in that basket!” “Why, look! he has dropped something!'' suddenly exclaimed Jumbo. “It's an apple, I declare!*' And immediately all three were on tiheir feet, and rushing after the prize. “Get out of the way! It is mine!*' cried Jumbo, as Rhino caught hold of his coat. “Go away! I saw it first!” retorted Rhino. And so. pushing and squealing*, they ran along. Jacko didn’t seem to*liave any chance

2. On rushed the two big boys, and both reached the edge of the board at the same moment. “I’ve got it!” shouted Jumbo excitedly. But he hadn't, for the weight of the’r two bodies thrown on to the end of the bridge at the same moment made the board tip up at the other end, and the apple shot up over their heads, right into the ready hands of Jacko. who had seen what would happen and prepared to catch.

3. Jacko was up in tihe branches of a t ree before the two big boys had time to turn round. Then, seeing that thev had lost the prize, they started punching one another. “Take that, you long-nosed piece of indinrubber!” <rird Rhino. “Cheeky rascal! Call me long-nose again, ami I'll pull out your vent-peg!” shouted Jumbo, ns he caught hold of Rhino's tusk. Meanwhile .lacko munched his npp’e, and looked on at the fun below.