17 The Bear’s whisper 熊的耳语

The Bear’swhisper

Two travelers, John and Bob, are walking through a forest.They are best friends.

John:It’s getting dark.

How much longer must we go, Bob?

Bob:We are almost there.

John:I’m scared. Let’s hurry.

Bob:Don’t be scared, John.I’m here.

John:But what if we meet a Lion 

or maybe a Bear？

Bob:Don’t worry.I’ll protectyou.

John:Really?

Bob:Of course.

We are best friends. Right?

I’ll always protect you.

John:Thanks, Bob.You are a true friend.

Bob:Come on.Let’s go.

We have to go over that hill.

John:Bob, let’s rest here for a while.I’m tired.

John and Bob decide to rest for a few minutes before going over the hill.

Bob:We can rest here for a while.

But we can’t stay too long.

The sun will go down soon.

John:My feet hurt.

I’m going to take off my shoes.

John takes off his shoes.Suddenly, he hears a strange sound. 

John:Did you hear that, Bob?

Bob:What?

John:I hear a strange sound.

Bob:What strange sound?

Ididn’t hear anything.

John:I really heard something.

Bob:What did it sound like?

John:I’m not sure.

But it sounded like a Bear.

Bob:A Bear?!That can’t be.

There aren’t any bears around here.

John:I hope you are right.

The two listen carefully for a while.They don’t hear anything.

Bob:I told you it’s nothing.Don’t worry.

Besides, if it’s a Bear,I’ll protect you.

John:Thanks, Bob.You’re really brave.

I’m glad you’re my friend.

Bob:I’myour best friend

You can always trust me.

Let’s go now, John.

Put on your shoes.

John:Okay.

John is putting on his shoes.A Bear sees the two.

Bear:I’m hungry.I need some food.

Hey,look over there!

My worries are over.

There is my lunch and dinner. Hee, hee, hee.

The Bear comes out of the bush.

Bear:Hello, you two!Don’t run away!

I’m going to eat you up!

Bob:Oh my goodness!It’s a Bear!!!

A real Bear!!!

Bob runs away quickly by himself. He doesn’t think of John.John still doesn’t have his shoes on.So he can’t run very fast.

Bob:Run for your life!!!

John:Wait for me,Bob!

I can’t run that fast!

Help me, please!

Bob doesn’t help John.He climbs up a tree by himself.

John:I can’t climb up a tree.

What shall I do?

Maybe I’ll pretend to be dead.

Bears don’t eat dead meat.

John pretends to be dead.He just lies down on the ground. .

Bear:I got you!Sniff.Sniff.Get up!

I know you’re not dead.

Come on, get up.

Hmm.Maybe he really is dead.

He is not moving or breathing.

But he is warm.

I don’t understand.

The Bear keeps sniffing John.It looks as if the Bear was whispering something to John.

Bear:Perhaps he’s dead.

I better just go for now.

The Bear leaves John alone and goes.Bob comes down from the tree.

Bob:John!Are you okay?

John:I think so.

But why didn’t you help me?

Bob:I was going to help,

but the Bear just went away.

Please forgive me.

But what did the Bear whisper to you?

John:Do you really want to know?

Bob:Yes,I’m really curious.

John:Well, he told me to stay away from you.

A friend that runs away by himself is not a true friend.

I agree with him.

You are not my true friend.

Good-bye.

MORAL

A friend in need is a friend indeed.