LESSON 52 THE BUSH-FIRE

THE BUSH-FIRE

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1. A big gum-tree stood all by itself in an old church-yard.

2. It often felt lonely, for the other gum- trees were far away.

3. One day a bush-fire broke out.

The big tree was not hurt, for it was far away from the fire.

It felt very sad to see so many fine trees being burnt.

4. A dear little possum lived in one of the trees which burst into flames.

He did not know that the bush was on fire, for he was curled up asleep.

5. His bed was a deep dark hole in the trunk of a tree. Here he slept all day. His soft fur made him feel snug.

6. The heat soon woke him.

When he saw the fire, he did not know which way to turn to get away from it.

7. "Oh! Where shall I go?" he cried.

8. The big tree in the church-yard saw him and waved to him.

9. He ran to it, just in time.

Here, he was safe from the fire.

10. The tree is never lonely now, for the little possum has made his home in it.