The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-04-09

Yes" She said, with divine smile,
You would not dine with me; have
come to dine with you"
"To dine!!w
With this exclamation looked about
me, vaguely imagining that, since the
princess was in my quarters, it would
be no greater marvel to see my attic
transformed into Il banquet hall
do not be uneasy" She continued;
"foresceing that YOU would not be pre-
pared for my visit. | have brought all
that is necessary.
1t was not until then that | noticed
She had something in her hands. and.
again wounded in my pride, frowncd
In ahominablc fashion.
"Oh. | leg of YOU" said She, very
humbly and very sweetly, don't lie
veXed, don't send me away; let me sat
isfy caprice" Then going to the table
she unfoldcd Il large newspaper. Sect
said She.
uttered Il cry OF surprise. She had
brought nothing but Il cornucopa filled
with fried potatoes.
Il know very we'll" said the gracious
woman, 1t is the dinner OF Il poet, and
that | am unworthy TO share it: for
this time, though the MUSES. may allow
nc 10 tdhe part.
threw myself upon my knees and
covered her hands with kisses "Oh,
how love your' l sighed.
"Nonscnsc! Get up and lay the table
cloth; am dying with hunger
could not believe in so much happi-
ness. You. you. princess-it is really
you?'
She took off her hat and cloak. at
is very nice here: YOU must have
superb view. ] should like it here my
self if they would let me live So
You want to make me crazy
She went and came lightly as Il bird.
touching everything with infantino
curiosity.
You know, said she suddenly. 1.-The
Marquis dc Musirollcs has often beggcd
Inc to give him Bonbou-wcll, tonight
sent the dog to him." And. without
giving me time to speak; "Will YOU
allow me to open that closet? Napkins.
good; that is NIL | wantcd-dont dis.
turh yourself" With adorable gravity
she spread Il napkin on the table as "a
cloth and opened the cornucopia which
contained the fried potatoes.
please. princess. let that be-"
Not at all; am going to keep
house"
You will soil your dress" Possessed
by spirit of coquetry, she east aside Il
lace shawl and revealed her beautiful
shoulders and arms. What Il radiant
apparition Transfgurcd by the light
of her dazzling charms, the exquisite
creature seemed TO me 10 be endowed
with supernatural lovclincss. claspcd
my hands in d transport of admiration
and was about 10 pour forth my love
when she put her little hand over my
mouth Il know it, know it," said
she: but come. tell inc, where arc the
glasses"
The glasses? have but onc"'
but onc.-oh! OH Then, with Il
gesture OF contempt, BALI"
Having found out that the pitcher
was full OF pure water She placed it be-
side the glass and assuming satisfied
air-''Thcre.' she cried, II have for
gotten nothing. Come then, all is
ready"
She flung herself upon the sofa, and
at once. with the micn of Il gonrmand,
dantiiy dipped her slender, pink fing-
ers into the fried potatoes and began to
eat, crunching them as If She had never
tasted anything more delicious. l sat
down beside her and initiated her
DO you know that l bought them
MYSELF"
You, prlnccss?"
She tried to initiate the manner and
speech of the shopkecper, but ended in
a wide burst of laughter. Then hav-
ing poured the large glass full of water
she drank half and offered me the
rest.
Drink" said She. drink. | cmpticd
the glass with one draught and resumed
my absorbed contemplation of the beau.
tiful creature.
What is the matter with you," She
asked.
Il am intoxicated"
ALREADY! Gracious! What will it
be when we have finished the pitcher?
Come, cat"
Il am eating, said, dcvouring her
with my eyes.
Come, be wise; it is necessary to
dine
But it took us a long time to finish
our fried potatoes.
Oh, the delicious feast!