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NYONE who has ever seen that rare sight, a litter of fox pups at play while the old fox looks on, will agree with the statement that the fox family are very playful. The expression "as playful as a kitten," is proverbial, but "as playful as a fox" is almost as true. Few people, with the exception of woodsmen, or those who spend much time out of doors have ever been fortunate enough to behold this rare scene. This is because the foxes both young and old are very wary, and hide or flee away at the slightest alarm. One of the old foxes is always on guard, watching for danger while the little ones play, so it is hard to spy upon them. Also, the fox is so protectively colored, that it is hard to see him any time but in winter.