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1968 - Secret Friends... Somewhere in East Anglia, four-year-old Christian, is playing hide-and-seek with his sacret pal, a young wild fox, Exactly where, and the boys surname, have to be kept secret because the boys father works for a hunting farmer... There relationship between boy and fox has grown since the end of last Summer when the boy found the fox in his parents garden. The cub was exhausted and unable to move, according to Christians mother. The fox was fed, recovered its strength, and left the safety of the garden. To the familys surprise, the Christians delight, the fortnight later the animal returned, More scraps were left out, and a tin of dog food found acceptable. Three weeks elapsed, and as hopes of are turn faded, without warning the growing cup re-appeared, Although wary of the parents, the fox seemed anxious to make friends with the boy who named it Bobby. Ever since, sometimes only monthly once after five weeks, sometimes more frequently, Bobby pays a visit to h is little friend, and stays for about -- hour, eats what it is offered, stays for a romp, a game and then disappears. Bobby lets its presence be known by scratching at the back doo-, stepping back till it is opened and waiting for food. Favourite now is milk and raw egg. Christian dreads that news of h is pal will get to the fox hunting employer who surely would try to break up this u--c---- friendship and mutual trustg. (Credit Image: (c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans)

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