Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-05-28
A FAIRY TALE.

cabin with his wife Stora One day aft
er having uselessly spent several hours
on the river bank he suddenly pulled
from the water an immense fish with
gold scales and a gold crown CT its
head
"Ahr' cried he. "Here'sa fine catch.
I viii take it to the king. He viii GER
tainly pay me generously for it. F" But
the fish said; "Giye me my liberty. /
am an enchanted prince and can accom-
plish any wish you may express" F."
''All right, " good naturedly replied
the fisherman. "This is the first time l
have ever heard a fish talk, and that in
itself is proof Of your claim Y
Dropping the fish into the water, he
returned to his cabin to tell the adven-
ture to his wife ''Whatr' cried she
''And from that fish, who no doubt has
the power Of a fairy, you demanded
nothing?"
"No, Z" said the fisherman. 1T did
not occur to me. Anyway. what could l
have asked for?''
''WhatV' she exclaimed ''When we
are here in miserable cabinl You
might at least have asked for a cottagei
Go back. He is under obligations to
you. You saved his life. He can refuse
you nothing.
The meek and humble fisherman was
not at all anxious to make the attempt,
but finally giving way to his wife's de-
termination he went to the waters
edge and called: "Fish of goldl Royal
fshp'
"Wby do you call me?' asked the
fish.
''Alas, " replied the timid fisherman,
II am obeying my wife. who does not
always think as I do. I
"And what does she wish at present."
said the fish kindly.
"Ah, T" he replied sadly, "she is not
satisfied with our small cabin and wishes
a larger one.
Every we'll Return home and you
will find your wish accomplished =
In fact, in place Of the miserable
cabin was q beautiful cottage. Stora
was sitting radiantly happy on bench
in front Of the door. Taking her hus-
band by the hand, she said, "Just come
and see how beautiful it ISL There was
a bedroom, with a comfortable bed, a
kitchen with a complete assortment of
cooking utensils, and near by a low
court, from which came the cackle Of
geese and chickens Then followed
garden full of vegetables and an orchard
Of fruit trees. is it not chazming?"
cried Stora
"Yes, indeed, " replied the astonished
fisherman, and both heartily rejoiced in
their good fortune. Fifteen days later
Stora said to her husband: II have been
thinking that we were too modest in
making our wishes known. This cottage
is too small, and there is not single
field joined to the garden. I should like
To have a beautiful country residence. F"
"'What follyr' cried her husband
''What would we dowith a country resi-
dence?'
Make yourself easy. l know well Of
what benefit II would Be to US. You
have nothing to do but to again see your
friend, the golden fish. "
The poor fisherman, not being able to
resist, went out with bowed head.
"Why 10 you call me?" cried the
crowned fish.
''Alas, replied the fisherman, Il
come il obedience To my wife, whose
wishes arc not always III accord with
mine -
What does she want now?"
She thinks sha would like beauti-
ful country residence.
"AlI right Your wish is accomplish
ed.
4 The fisherman, thanking him, turned
homeward. 10 bis surprise, lie found
before him a large house with court,
granaries and stables. His wife, waiting
for him in her loveliest Sunday dress,
led him into their new home. Here was
the masters room and there q large one.
for the servants. The chimney was full
of hams Net far eli was the milkhouse
and near by y grauaFy flll cf wheat In
the stable were many beautiful cows
There was a I.5go a house cn the roof Of
the shed, winch Y...s Wcu filed with fat
sheep, and couple cf storks were on
the chimney. Ar -4d tie house were
gardens, he lds ana pralrles. Is this
not a delightful place" enthusiastically
inquired Stora.
Yes replied Ie fisherman "See
that we live here ILL peace.
A few days passed wien one morning
Stora said to her husband 1T is indeed
a good thing to have q country house
like This, Dlt We c.l q better We can
have a chat au ai1d 1--we as mobiles do
This Is Whit ycu must demand Of your
magic fish, who is il your debt for life
itself H
'No, ndeed, ssid The fisherman.
Certainly n3t. ivan notmake this ad-
ditional aiand hIia. He would be
angry, aEd Io would have good cause. "
"Oh, ! b,g If you," implored his
wife. go to him again. He will refuse