Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-13

trouble; and going in the direction whence
the sound came, he saw an old man being
cruelty beaten by two angry giants Ray
nond thought his efforts would be useless
IN the presence of such powerful enemies;
hut he picked up a stick lying near and
bravelv advanced to aid the old man. To
his great surprise his small club became
powerful weapon, ct the sight of which the
giants fed in great haste. Raymond then
looked curiOusly at the old man, who was
dressed in a long white robe and wore
golden crown upon his head. bis hair and
beard were snowy white, and a kindly
smile lighted his wrinl1led face.
Il arl the King of Dreamland," he said,
t'and these two giants have always envied
me my kingdom. Had you not arrived when
YOU did they would surely have killed me.
For your kindness and bravery shall take
You into my realm, and show you the won
Gers of Dreamlaud." "
RAYMOND willingly accompanied the old
man, and the two travelled on until they
came to place where the clouds seemed to
reach down to the earth. Here was small
trapdoor, 50 concealed by the bushes as to be
almost hidden from view. The King opened
the door, and led Raymond down long
eight OF stairs, more than 500 steps, into
brilliantly lighted valley, which extended
many miles in each direction. It was Won
derfullv beautiful. In the midst of a broad
blue lake were islands upon which were
built the most magnificent palaces. The
islands swan about the lake like ships; but
al a word from the King they sailed to the
shore and remained still Other palaces
seemed TO float among the clouds; but when
the old man gave the sign they descended
u the earth. Then there were gardens, in
which bloomed flowers that during the day
Lreathed forth rich fragrance, and at night
Ehone like stars. Many birds poured forth
sweet melody: and there were so many other
wonderful things that Raymond could
scarcely speak from astonishment.
"Now YOU shall see some OF my subjects,
the dreams said the King. 'T have three
KINDS of dreams-good dreams for good peo-
pie, bad dreams for wicked people, and
tricky Dreams which delight to teaze peo-
pie Let US go in here first, for these little
fellows are sure 10 amuse u.s."
As they entered the palace they could
hear shouts OF merry laughter, and the
King said to one little ELF, who was busily
turning somerSaElts:
Come here, little man and tell my young
friend about some of your tricks -
The little fellow turned over three or
four times and then said:
Last night 1 went into the parsons
house. and taking his son out of bed, threw
him downstairs; but when he reached the
bottom was there, caught him in nv arms
and carried him back 10 bed. When he
pwoke he cried, 'Oh, papa, dreamed that 1
fell down stairs.
After hearing many other stories from
these Jolly little men, Raymond and the
King went into the palace of bad dreams.
Here were large giants, who, stretched out
o. the ground, were sleeping soundly. The
Old man approached one of the monsters,
and shaking him by the shoulder said:
wake up, and tell me how you spent
last night"
The giant slowly opened his eyes, and
when be saw that his King was near, he
answered:
Il WAS Furnishing very rich man, who is
81 niscIy that he allowed his old father to
Er@ryc."
what have you done to him?" asked
the Ii z.
Il carried him. was the reply, 'into
den OF wild animals, which growled and
threatened 10 tear him in pieces. l offered
to take him away if he would give me three
gold pieces, but he had no money with him.
After giving him % blows with my cane 1
carried hin back 10 bed, where he awoke
the whole household with his cries, declar-
ing that he was surely dying, and sent in
great haste for physician" Other giants
told OF many more punishments which they
had inflicted, and then Raymond and the
King entered the palace of the good dreams.