The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1896-06-02
A FAIRY TALE.

the fish said: give me my liberty. l
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 l
have ever heard fish talk, and that in
itself is proof of your claim "
Dropping the fish into the water, he
returned to his cabin to tell the adven-
ture to his wife, 'Whatn' cried She
''And from that fish, who no doubt has
the power of fairy, you demanded
nothing?"
NO." said the fisherman. at did
not occur to me. Anyway, what could 1
have asked for?''
"Whatp' she exclaimed. "When we
are here in a miserable cabinl You
might at least have asked for cottagel
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
fishp'
why do you call me?" asked the
fish
Alas, /" replied the timid fisherman,
II 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
a larger one. /"
VERY well. Return home and you
will find your wish accomplished +"
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 it isl'' There was
a bedroom, with comfortable bed, q
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 a
garden full Of vegetables and an orchard
Of frdit trees. is it not charming7''
cried Stora.
Eyes, indeed, +" replied the astonished
fisherman, and both heartily rejoiced in
their good fortune Fifteen days later
Stora said to her husband: 81 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 beautiful country residence -
''What follyp' cried her husband
"What would we do with a country resi-
denceg''
Make yourself easy. know well of
what benefit it 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 do you call me?" cried the
crowned fish.
ALAS replied the fisherman, II
come in obedience to my wife, whose
wishes are not always in accord with
mine.
What does she want now?"
''She thinks she would like a beauti- |
full country residence. -
"All right Your wish is accomplish |
ed"
The fisherman, thanking him, turned
homeward. TO his surprise, he found
before him 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 Not far off was the milkhouse |
and near by granary full of wheat. In
the stable were many beautiful COWS. |
There was pigeon house on the roof of
the shed, which was well filled with fat
sheep, and couple of storks were ON
the chimney. Around the house were
gardens, fields and prairies SIS this
not delightful placer" enthusiastically
inquired Stora.
Eyes, " replied the fisherman. "See
that we live here i'll peace. "
A few days passed, when one morning
Stora said to her husband: 1T is indeed i
a good thing to have a country house
like this, but we can do better We can
have chateau and live as mobiles do. |
This is what you must demand Of your
magic fish, who is in your debt for life
itself y
mo, indeed said the fisherman.
Certainly not. Twill not make this adj
ditional demand of him. He would be
angry, and he would have good cause. "
ooh, beg of you," implored his
wife, go to him again. He will refuse
you nothing. cannot live in this farm
house If stay here, 1 shall be i'll. If l
have not chateau, shall die"
The apprehensive fisherman again
obeyed, and the fish said to him, GO
Your new wish is granted. "
When he returned home, what a won
derful change awaited himl In place Of
his rustic house he found beautiful
chateau with flag waving on the top of
its lofty tower A wide moat surround
ed the high walls inclosing the domain,
and ON its drawbridge stood Stora in a
silk gown with gold chain about her
neck Taking her husband by the hand,
she led him into their apartment. En-
tering the large door, they passed from
room to room completely and beautiful
ly furnished with soft carpets, superb
hangings, statuary and pictures. On ev-
cry side were domestics in livery. In the
court stood carriage with two beauti-
full horses, a coachman on the seat and
a footman up behind. Near by was
garden full Of flowers, a conservatory
and an aviary.
"Ah," said Stora, with an air of tri-
umph, "what do you think of all thisi
Is this not better than country housed
Are you not content?''
yes replied the fisherman, ''but
for the love of all that's good, let us stay
here +"
A few days later Stora remarked to
her husband: II was on the tower to-
day and was astonished and grieved to
find how little land we have 1t is not
enough that you should be lord. You
must have a kingdom. You must be
king.
what extravaganza" cried the fish
erman. Never, never will permit it. .
''If you do not wish to be king, re-
piled Stora in a resolute tone, II never
theless am determined to be queen. and |