The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-25
A FAIRY TALE.


gold scales and gold crown on its
head.
"Ahp' cried he. Here's fine catch.
will take it to the king. He will GER
tainly pay me generously for it. " But
the fish said: "Give me my liberty. /
am an enchanted prince and can accom-
plish any wish you may express. "
''All right" good naturally replied
the fisherman. "This is the first time I
have ever heard fish talk. and that in
itself is proof of your claim. P"
Dropping the fish into the water. he
returned to his cabin to tell the adven-
ture to his wife. "Whatp' cried she.
"And from that fish, who no doubt has
the power of fairy, you demanded
nothing?"
"No," said the fisherman. 1T did
not occur to me- Anyway, what could l
have asked for?"
"Whatp' she exclaimed. "When we
are here in miserable cabin! You
might at least have asked for cottage!
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 gold! Royal
fish,
why do you call me?" asked the
fish.
"Alas," replied the timid fisherman,
at am obeying my wife. who does not
always think as do. -
And what does she wish at present.
| said the fish kindly
"Ah," he replied sadly. ''she is not
satisfied with our small cabin and wishes
larger one.
Every we'll Return home and you
will find your wish accomplished. f"
In fact. in place Of the miserable
cabin was a 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 1t isr' There wa
bedroom, with q comfortable bed.
kitchen with a complete assortment o
cooking utensils, and near by low
court, from which came the cackle o
geese and chickens Then followed
garden full of vegetables and an orchar'
of fruit trees. "Is IL not charming
cried Stora
| Eyes, indeed, " replied the astonishe'
fisherman, and both heartily rejoiced II
their good fortune. Fifteen days late
Stora said to her husband: II have beel
thinking that we were too modest Il
making our wishes known. This cottag
is too small, and there is not a singl
field Joined to the garden. ! should lik
to have beautiful country residence.
"What follyr' cried her husband
What would we do with country resi-
dence?" m
Make yourself easy. I know well
what benefit IL would be to Us 70
have nothing to do but to again see you
friend, the golden fish. ="
The poor fisherman, not being able
resist, went out with bowed head.
"Why do you call me?" cried tn
crowned fish.
ALAS" replied the fisherman, .
come in obedience to my wife, who's
wishes are not always in accord wit
mine. -.---.----
what does she want now?"
| ''She thinks she would like beaut
full country residence. ~
"All right. Your wish is accomplish
ed" fsr.rf e.lt
The fisherman, thanking him, turne
homeward. To his surprise. he four
before him q large house with. cour
granaries and stables. His wife. waitir
for him in her loveliest Sunday dres
led him into their new home. Here WI
the masters room and there large OF
, for the servants. The chimney was fu
! of hams. Not far of was the milkhou
and near by granary full Of wheat.
, the stable were many beautiful COW
, There was q pigeon house on the ROOF
the shed, which was well filled with I
sheep, and . couple Of storks were
, the chimney. Around the house we
gardens, fields and prairies. is tn
, not delightful placer" enthusiastical
, inquired Stora -,
yes" replied the fisherman. IS
that we live here in peace.
A few days passed, when one mornil
: Stora said to her husband: 1T is indie
I a good thing to have n country hou
$ like this, but we can do better. We G
; have chateau and live as mobiles
3 This is what you must demand OF yo
g magic fish. who is in your debt for i
{ itself. sir
: "No, indeed" said the fisherma
2 Certainly not. Twill not make this Q
ditional demand of him. He would
angry, and he would have good cause
"Oh, beg Of you. implored
!. wife. ''go to him again. He will ref'
!. you nothing. cannot live in this far,
house. II stay here. I shall be i'll. II
have not a chateau, shall die. !"
The apprehensive fisherman aga
4, obeyed, and the fish said to him, "G
, Your new wish is granted. -
When he returned home. what VIC
derful change awaited himi In place
his rustic house he found beautif
% chateau with flag waving on the top
Il its lofty tower. A wide moas surroun
n ed the high walls inclosing the domai
q and on its drawbridge stood Stora In
= silk gown with agold chain about !
|. neck. Taking her husband by the har
| e,a led him into their apartmeut