The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1902-01-30

WHoso ulRnt iOng, onu Wncn Vncy
awokc, rubbing their eyes, they found
that cnch ono had had different
beautiful dream.
In the meantime the little carts had
been packed with all sorts of good
things. "You mny take these home
for the little brothers and sisters"
said the kind fairy. "and now have
one thing more in store for you. n
great pleasure. the very greatest
that there Is. You shall all have pres
cnts To give To one anothcr!"
And as she spoke she passed her
fingers through her hair, and from
out the long silver threads she kept
drawing some lovely jewel or toy or
chnscd gold ornament. and handed
IL To each child In turn.
Al first they could only stare en-
rnpturcd ut the magic gifts; then
suddenly they remembered what they
hnd them for, and they began giving
them away, each one To his or her
dearest friend. Only two wanted to
keep their presents for themselves,
and Immediately the precious stones
were changed into jumping frogs that
hoppcd away and would not let them
selves he caught. Finally the lase
two children tn receive gifts were nj
lowed to choose for themselves. The
one was little girl whose parents
were very. very poor. and she wished
that her brothers and sisters might
never be cold or hungry again during
the coming winter. "Good," said the
fairy; :" you shall not only have your
wish. dear child. but what Is more, II
eyer again you feel afraid that
bad times nrc at hand. then
you only have to rub this
thread give you from my spin.
die and all will go well.
Now IL was the turn OF the other
child To wish. lie was n very small
hoy, and he took some time 10 make
up his mind. 81 want little live
horse To ride" he said NJ last. That
moment the sound of gallopinE hoofs
echoed through the forest. and n
beautiful little dun-colorcd pony, with
long name and tail, dashed out and
came straight up to the boy and
rubbed its nose on his shoulder, as
though asking to be carcsscd.
"Oh. you darling little creature"
cried the boy, beside himself with de-
light; "but he cannot really he my
! own!"
"ics, he u really your own; but
! am going 10 ask the guest in whose
honor the banquet has been given
what he would like for himsclf?"
But ] have had present" said
Arnold; 81 may not have another
wish?"
"Gcs. you may"
well, them" said tho boy. e" wan.
To ask you. kind fairy, Ia pardon these
| two friends of mine. whose presents
| the frogs have run away with, so
that they may not have To return
home ashamed and empty handed aft.
cr such n day"
lie had hardly finished speaking
when the lovcli.st precious stones
were already In the boys hands. and
delighted, they embraced Arnold, and
rushing up tn the good fairy, kissed
| her hands and strokcd her shining
hair. And the others seeing this, all
crowded round, begging that they too
might he allowed just once To touch
her beautiful hair. And as they did 80
feeling of gladness so intense came
over them IL was ns II the whole world
were theirs.
You little guess what II Is I'hnvc
bestowed upon you," said the fairy,
smiling. 81 have lent you the power
To do good tn others. To make happy
all those you love. Now you must see
To- u that you love mnny, and Try to
help many, for without love the
charm will not work. hut since my
fayorltc, Arnold, has asked nothing
for himself, shall give him my spin
die; he will make good usc of II. As
often as you wish Ia help Others"
she continued, turning To the boy,
you have only tn touch 10 and whnt-
ever you want will he there. hut IL
will never grant selfish wish, nor
need you have any fear of It's being
stolen from you, for IL can take good
care of itself. Would anyone like to
try to take IL from me?" asked the
furry.
One boy. boldcr thnn the rest,
lnughingly put out his hand, but the
magic spindle nt once began Ia be.
labor him with such good will he cried
out for mercy, and instantly u was
back ngnin in the firm, gracious hand
that held II out To Arnold. "Tukc II;
and ms for all of you who now laugh
so loudly, remember that In Arnold's
hand IL may still he u bcnefactrcss
To you. Hold IL in high honor, for II
hns been very dear tn me, and has
worked for me for many q year, and
has helped me more than any OF you
can understand"
But now when II came IN the leave
taking. the children were so dis.
trcssed and begged so hard, with
tears In their eyes, that they might
see the fairy again some day, that
she said at last: III for u whole year
you have all been good children and
not one of you hns had To be punished
nor To be kept In ut school, ana no
one has been unkind to brothers and
sisters or playfellows, nor disobedient
I" his parents, then you mny all meet
together In this meadow, and Arnold
| hns ONLY In wuye the suindle once N nd