The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-08-31


Once upon a time there was n King
IN DrnEonland who had a beautiful
wife. and this beautiful wife fell ILL.,
All the eminent doctors In the king
dom were called In turn 10 the palace.
but not one OF them could think OF
anything to mako the Queen well and
strong.
But one night she had q dream, and
when sho awoke sho sent for the King
and said:
"The remedy that will restore mo to
health has been revealed to me, and
Il "a this: must have the liver OF
young monkey to eat"
"But, my dear" said the King there
is not monkey on this side OF tho
world. and how are we to send away
across tho water to the other side and
bring one here? am sure l don't
know"
But the Queen walled and cried until
big round FISH with n great bony
back heard her. and was so moved
with pity that he got out OF the water.
and noppad all the way to tho palace
This ended In tho Kings starting tho
big fish TO swim across the ocean TO
honkeylnnd. where he arrived In due
course Of time On the strand he met
the object Of his search
Good morning. Mr.. Monkey" said
the FISH politely.
Good morning. Mr.. Flah." answered
tho monkey. making profound bow.
rs there anything / can do for your"
We'll. yes" said the FISH. there ia
great favor that you can do me. My
mistress, the Queen OF Dragonland.
has dreamed that she cannot live I'M
less ono OF your tribe 10 willing to
cross the sea and pay her tribute. but
you won't regret tho trip; II is
beautiful country. full OF palms and
eocoanut trees and oranges and nEs.
why. a monkey would not have TO
climb for fruit: II would Just fall down
upon him In showers as thick as plum
blossom petalsl"
"And how is one to get to this beau
tlful land?" said the monkey.
why" said the FISH. "all you would
have 10 do would DO TO sit astrldo my
back and I would take you there In n
my"
so the monkey agreed, and on they
went.
There was silence for a while and
then the monkey spoke again:
"Mr. Fish," said he. do you know.
I have left my liver hanging to the
top OF tree You should have told
me at first what the Queen wanted
with me. Livers are rather disagree
able things TO always carry around
with a body. and generally take mine
out and leave II airing when am
going away TO dinner. I was Just on
my way to dine with n friend when
you invited me 20 go with you 10 the
Dragon Kingdom. Now. my dear fell
low, there is nothing to be done but
for you and me to go back and get
that liver. for would not dlsappolnt
her majesty for anything In the
world"
SO the big fish. with a sigh. turned
back, and when they reached Monkey
land the monkey sprang ashore and
climbed tree. Then he called down
to the fish;
my friend. while we were taking
our little sail some one made on with
my liver, and since that Is what the
Queen wanted me for there IL really
no use In my going, Good-by; some
other time. Mr., Fish"
And so the big FISH made his way
sorrowfully home TO the Dragon King
dom. and TO the palace Of the King
and when the King heard his story he
was so angry that he called TO a SER
want and said:
Take this idiot out TO the water
side. and when you have reached the
sand put him down ad beat him with |
all your might and main"
And as the King commanded so
they did. and they beat. and heat, and |
beat the big hsh until every bone in
his body was broken. and then they
threw him into the sea. where he has
been a jellyfish ever since.