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Show NEWS, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1973 DESERET Jenny plays hide 'n seek Down dropped the hjge hawk. Like a jet he dove toward the ground, his fierce, hooked beak was ready and his claws outstretched ready to grab. The hawks eyes were bright with attention towards the little, soft, brown gerbil on the ground below. . little cave, around the edge of the spring and under trnse rocks in the big pole You'll be safe there and the lynx won't be able to get you." US CHILDREN'S Storytime . .Arthur thought, "that lynx is never going to leave until he discovers our hiding place." Dut before Arthur could say one woui in repiy. Jenny turned and scurried up and out through the tiny tunnel. Jenny the Gerbil was eating the last of two, large sunflower seeds. She hed no idea that anything was the matter. Suddenly, a whistle from another gerbil sounded. Jenny and the other gerbil quickly turned and dashed into a crack under a large, nearby rock just as the powerful hawk hit the ground with his grasping daws. The hawk landed only an inch away, and just a from w here the gerbds were now safely looking out from beneath the rock. The hawks claws were empty and he would have to go elsewhere for this dinner. high-pitche- d Sure enough, the little tunnel came out above the bank of the spring. As Jenny came out of the tunnel she gave a shrill whistle and ran for the big rock pile. split-secon- d The ferocious lynx recognized that gerbil whistle and bounded up the bank of the spring. He wasnt going to let any gerbil get away from him! At the same moment that the lynx jumped up the bank. Arthur dashed out from the tree roots. He was out of the hiding place and on his way when the lynx was mid-ai- r in his leap. For many minutes the two gerbils did didnt even twitch their tails or wiggle their whiskers. That had been a very close call, and although, not move. They those gerbils felt like running madly out from under (hat rock. Mother Nature had taught them to set very, very quietly whenever there was danger Without looking back Arthur ran as fast, as his legs would go. He ran around tiie spring and towards the big pile of Finally, when their sharp, little ears could no longer hear a sound, and they were sure all was safe, they carefully looked out. They could see the clear, blue sky with only a small black dot far in the distance. The hawk w?s flying away. You saved my life, Jenny .said to Arthur, the larger, dark gerbil. You always pay better attention to possible danger. Im so thankful for you. They rubbed their noses together with warm affection, and scampered off in the warm sunshine. exploring each crack and crevice with his needle-clawepaw. Jenny could see that in just a couple of seconds the lynx would discover their hiding place. d Desperately Jenny looked around. She saw the ferocious face of the lynx; she saw shaking Arthur crouched next to her in the little cave; and she saw . . . yes, she saw a miniature tunnel leading out tiie side of their tiny cave. Jenny put her nose into the small tunnel and saw that it went up and out of the ground. That tunnel might be an escape route! It was only three days later that Jenny and Arthur were both dow n at the spring getting a cool drink of water. What was that noise? Jenny asked, as the two gerbils suddenly sat up tall on their hind legs. Their black, round eyes were looking for any signs of danger and their sharp ears were at attention. Oh, thats only the rustle of a leaf gainst a tree, said Arthur. But both Jenny and Arthur kept their ears sharp and alert as they continued drinking. But what about Arthur? Jenny could easily see that big. brown Arthur could not possibly fit through that miniature tunnel. I! would be hard for even little Jenny to squeeze through. They had to do something fast Any second now the lynx would be clawing into their hiding place. Jenny whispered in Arthur's ear: I have a plan. Just as soon as that mean lynx leaves, you run out the front of this Suddenly, almost from out of nowhere. a cunning lynx sprang towards the two little gerbils. Jenny and Arthur saw they had no place to run except under some exposed tree roots. Quickly they dashed into the little protective niche lnx. The vow ling in PI anger, started 5 CALENDAR Hi hots HSSi.7 fiS E3f5 doing todoy Compiled by Sue Phone Friiier UP. Two really mellow folk concerts hit Salt Lake tonight. Arlo GuMirie sings tonight in the Terrace Ballroom. Sofia Noel presents a free concert of Spanish and Latin American folk music at the I', of U. Art and Architedure auditorium. K&' O' 0 MONDAY Art Exhibits Associated Utah Artists traveling exhibits to Cascade Elementary, Oiem; and Cleortield High School, begins today. Sculpture bv Max Stevenson, Weber State College Art Department Gallery, begins today. see oooer tor Saturdays continuing exhibits rocks. The mean lynx must have caught a glimpse of Arthur racing away, because as soon as the lynx landed on the top of the bank he stopped and looked back. Dance lie could see the big, brown gerbil running towards the rock pile from one side, and a little, soft gerbil racing towards the rock pile from the other side. In that confused moment he could see that he never would be able to catch either gerbil before they were safely under the big rock pile. Why even as he looked, the two gerbils disappeared under the rock pile. With an angry snarl the mountain cat turned and slunk off into the underbrush. 8 p.m., "Latin American Libtor the eration: Implications ot NewU. U. United States," man Rev. Center, soeaker: Robert S. elton. Jenny and Arthur ran through the maze of cracks, crevices and tunnels among the big rock pile. They were soon together in a snug little room. It was a hiding place where they had often been a few before. There were even sunflower seeds still there from their picnic of last week. J Dance Suuare Round and ElemenClubs, f cm. at at 7:30 Crestview p.m. tary; School. Lectures Libraries Laurel and Hardy Classic Film. Soutn Salt Lake Branch Library. 7 p.m., Family Night at SprFilm Strips," "Holiday ague, Blanch Library. Sprague 7 p.m., Music 8 p.m., concert, U. Architecture urn. folk Sofia Noel, of U. Art and Building auditori- - 8 Arlo Guthrie p.m., concert, The Terrace. in TUESDAY Libraries They were happy to be together and nut of danger. They snuggled together and rubbed noses. Arthur said; "Jenny you saved our lives and I'll always love you. Jenny knew that she loved Arthur and she knew they would always be happy together. Aft on Yanderlinden 6:45 p.m., Chess Club Sprague Branch, everyone invited to join in. Music 17:10 p.m., Organ Sc'l Laxe Tabernacle. 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