The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-06-01
Hisqsllnneons.
The King,s Daughters.

among Ine many leSendS or paraOleS
for the instruction of the kings daughters
was one that ran IN this wise ::
Cover the rainbow that rests on the top
of the blue hills, is a fountain in the midst
of green meadow, and the properties of
the waters are so remarkable, that whose
ever drinkefh therefrom and wisheth in
his heart, is sure to receive the very thing
that he most desires"
That is fine idea, and 1 am well in
clined to try it," said Sylvia. ''Notwith-
standing my father is a king, there are
many things that desire beyond his abil-
ity to furnish. Is it not the same in your
case, sisters? Is there not something that
you desire beyond the supply that you
now receiver
Indeed there is P' answered Charlotte.
with all his gifts, nv father cannot make
me beautiful, and without this, am more
miserable that you can ever know. If
there is fountain where I can drink and
wish, and receive my wish, rest assured l
would go to it, let it lead where it may"
Alma, the youngest, a golden haired,
blue eyed child, listened in silence, at
length appealed to by her sisters, she said
modestly.
My father is able to crafty all my de-
sires He is very kind, and | would not
wish to appear ungrateful, and still, l
have wish" And Alma's voice faltered
and her white lids dropped.
Then you will go with US? o, am
co glad" and Sylvia made haste to set off
Immediately.
Can we and return before nightfall?" ?"
said Alma, Frightening. Il would not
have my father anxious on account of our
| absence"
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| Our father is so much engaged in affairs
| give us a thought, and if he does, he has
too much confidence in us to think that
We will demean ourselves unwisely.'
alt is for the reason that he loves US so
much, that [ would not displease him, -
answered Alma.
"If we stop to parley in this way we
shall never get there" said Charlotte, and
seizing Alma by the hand, she ran down
! theI palace steps followed by Sylvia.
/ Leaving the rainbow at the top of the
blue hills, they came into an open glade
carpeted with gold green moss and tufted
with blossoms-blue, pink and scarlet :
tall trees surrounded it on every side, and
sweetly scented vines ran over the inter
laced branches, forming alcoves of deliei-
Gus sweetness. In the centre was foun-
tain of sparkling water, clear as crystal,
bubbling up and rolling away in a stream
of flashing brightness. For moment the
young girls stood entranced with the un-
told beauty. As they looked, a person OF
majestic mein and sweet persuasive coun-
tenance issued from the wood, and thus
addressed them,
MY children, what seek your"
"The fountain" murmured Sylvia, not
able to articulate another word.
The fountain is open to all, whosoevel
will rg. fF.s.f-.r.. .E
ave have heard of its wonderful prop
critics, and we have come to see if it is all
thai it has been represented to be, said
Cha lotte.
Come near and drink of its waters, "
said the stranger, at the same time reach
ing forth silver cup.
1--WE We're told that we must likewise
wish, " said Sylvia, growing bolder.
"You will receive III keeping with the
desire of your heart" replied the stran-
ger dipping the cup in the crystal water
The sisters drank in silence.
All the while, Alma had been looking
at the face of the stranger, so sweetly win
ming, surely she had seen 1t before, and
questioning, she did not perceive that hel
sisters stood reaching forth the cup fol
her to drink.
MY child, you, too, have wish, and
the voice of the stranger was music tc
Alma's ears.
A swift thought passed through the
mind of the child Yes, it was the very
face pictured on the wall of her chamber
the face of one whom she had known and
loved as Friend
81 have, a wish, and she sprang forward
and seizedthe cup.
Whatsoever you desire, my child"
Dipping the cup and touching her lips
to the bright water, Alma whispered
slowly, Create in me clean heart, and
renew right spirit with me-
A holy serenity sat on her face Alma
looked up, the stranger had gone.
Years passed. The desire of each heart
: was granted. TO Sylvia riches, until the
golden flood overpowered her, weighing
her down with responsibility, and robbinG
her-of every particle Of peace To Char
> lotte. the beauty she had so ardently era.
we'd for, brought only rivalry, distraction
and envy to the last her life was embit.
tered with jealousy and hate. Too late
: she learned that Alma's desire for clear
/ heart and right spirit, embodied richel
and beauty and every needed grace.