The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-08-29

'Oh, my dear bird. 4" said Ivan, s.shc
Is still unsatisned and wants to become
borarinia, with q beautiful complex
ion, smaller hands and feet and better
figure and to be educated and refined.
She wants horses and carriages. with
coronet and coat of-arms, and to be
surrounded by many mobiles and SER
wants. II those favors be granted her
she says she will then DO contcntcd and
happy"
The bird smiled sarcastically. but
readily granted the demands OF VANS
dissatisfied wife.
When Ivan returned home he was
mere than surprised to find that his
wife's wishes had been complied with.
He found her surrounded by mobiles in
full uniform and many servants run
ming In all directions, attending to her
Ladyship's orders. Shining like the
sun, and literally covered with gold.
diamonds and other precious stones.
she scarcely deigned to recognize Ivan;
and. with stately bow, ordered him
into the kitchen with the servants.
Ivan, after remaining some time in
the kitchen. concluded that the joke.
which he supposed 1t to be. had pro-
ceeded far enough. and returned to the
apartment in which his wife was seat
cd. saying to her:
How do you do, my dear wifep"
'Moujik. how dare you call me your
wifep Leave this room; your place Is
In the kitchen with the servants. was
her Ladyship's rejoinder; and, calling
an attendant, ordered him to be re-
moved and severely chastised for his
impertinence.
Poor Ivan was obliged to perform
mental labor in the stables and gar
dens. not daring again to appear in
the presence of her Ladyship. After
some time had elapsed. however, be
was summoned to come before her
when she said:
II am tired of being bovarinia. /
want to be the Empress. Go imme-
diately to the golden bird and tell her
that 1t is my desire to become Empress
Of all Russia surrounded by great
army OF soldiers, generals and ambas-
sailors OF all foreign nations; and to
live in the great palace"
Ivan was disguised with his wife.
and was not inclined to obey her COM
mand, but. being ordered in such a
peremptory manner. was obliged to
submit and went sadly to the woods
where he called in loud voice for the
golden bird. The partridge came
obedient to his call. and said:
DO not worry. my dear friend.
know your wife's latest wish. and you
may return to your home. for it has
been granted"
Ivan, appearing once more in his
wife's presence, was amazed to learn
that her desires were still unsatisfied,
for she wanted to be greater than
even the Czarina saying to him:
want to be ruler OF the forests and
streams. and to have control of every
living thing therein"
Poor Ivan was in despair and hest.
tated. when his wife in angry voice
exclaimed, III you do not instantly de
my bidding your head will pay the
penalty"
So Ivan with breaking heart, wen'
once more to the forest, and the COLDER
partridge, responded to his loud call
gave him one long, sorrowful look ant
disappeared in the woods. The heav
ems suddenly opened. terrific lightning
appeared and loud crashes of thunde
rent the air. Ivan was terribly fright
ened and feared to return to his home
but when the storm had subsidized HI
directed his steps toward his unreason
able wife, dreading the punishment
which awaited him.
He could scarcely believe his sense,
when he reached the spot where tn
palace once stood. for there confront
ing him was the little old shanty II
which he had spent so many happ.
days.
Upon the floor his wife lay dead. :
st. Louis Republic from the Russial
OF Count Leo Tolstoi.