How Chipmunk Got His Stripes Story It has always been said that
bears think very highly of themselves. Since they are big and
strong, they are certain that they are the most important of the
animals. One day, Bear went along turning over big logs with his
paws to look for food to eat. He felt very sure of himself.
"There is nothing I cannot do," said Bear. "Oh, really?" said a
small voice. Bear looked down. There was Chipmunk looking up at
Bear from his hole in the ground. "Yes," Bear said, "that is
true indeed." He reached out one huge paw and rolled over a big
log. "Look at how easily I can do this. I am the strongest of
all the animals. I can do anything. All the other animals fear
me." "Can you stop the sun from rising in the morning?" said the
Chipmunk. Bear thought for a moment. "I have never tried that,"
he said. "Yes, I am sure I could stop the sun from rising." "You
are sure?" said Chipmunk. "I am sure," said Bear. "Tomorrow
morning the sun will not rise. I, Bear, have said so." Bear sat
down facing