The Daily soliphone., 1902-01-02

Then Felice whispered son1ething to Tatters who immediately fnshea out Of the tent and down the street IT fl tho bie elephant were chasing him.
 The children stood around looking It tho animals while tho ponies were being hftchsd,
 ssOhl by the way, Y said Felice, 1T think I III take that big parrot and one of tho monkeys. How much are thsyi''
 And dog, Fslics, z cried Susy, "surely you want dog.''
 Certainly do,' said Police, "I really need dog"
 .Great Scotts Miss,'' said the acton ished man, "what are you going todc with all those animalsi"
 II am thinking of startiag circus of my own, said Felice, with dignity.
 "A circus!'' screamed May and Susy. s.Then of course you need that big ele- phant Felice. We could build little house on him like you see in pictures and sleep in 1t nights, and what fun it would bs riding around the country on an els- phant.'
 Felice stared thoughtfuliy at the ole plant, but just then he threw up his trunk and trumpeted fiercely, making such 2 terrific noise thai it occurred to Falice that it might disturb her mamma, SO she refrained from buying him.
 The ponies being ready, the children climbed into the cart, F'elice grasping the reins firmly.
 ''Can you drive, Misss' asked the man.
 ssWell, I never have,'' said Felice, 'but if the man rides beside us can get on.''
 What procession they made as they drove through the streets The monkey was perched on the pous back jabberlng necessarily. The parrot was tied with 3 oGg cord to the cart from which every now and then he made brief flights, scold- ing noisily at the boys and girls who soon gathered around them. The dog trotted soberly behind Feiice's heart was filled with bliss as she drove up to her own gate where Tatters sat on a grass sack and grinned broadly.
 This sack was also turned ever to the man who counted the contents and said: "It's all right, Miss Vanderbilt. Be sure and let me know when you get your circus started"
 Of course Felice took the dog, the parrot and the monkey in for her mamma to see, while Tatters led the pony past her win dow, and mamma smiled fordly at her child and took much interest in the new play fellows.
 Then Felice, being tired out, ate her supper and went to bed, little dreaming ef tho wonderful thing that was to happen next day.
 CHAPTER W.
 When Felce awoke the next morning she ran as usual to inquire how her moth or had passed the night. The doctor met her at the door with very grave face. s.You cannot come in hero, Felice," he said. "Your mother Is very i'll. and must Do quiet today. Run out ia tho yard and play, and don't make noise, that's good chlld.n
 ! Felice won't slowly away, full of anxiety and indignation. It ssemed shame that shs should be shut out from her own nosh- sr in this way. She began to dstest the doctor. sAs thsre was nothing else to do che went around to the stable where Tat tsrs was busy with "Lightfost" and 9"Whiteteot." the :poniss, and her other new posssssions. They srent busy hour in feeding and caring for the now pets and thsn Tattsrs said:
 'sDid you notice, Felics, that the tree has bloomsd outi Ain't is prssty" < For once Police had .for9ottea all about hsr wonder tree, asd she jumped up and ran to sec, followed by Tatters. Tho little hard buds she had told her mother about days age, had indeed burst into feathery pink bloeAs beautiful to see. How she did wish her mother, who was 30 fond of flowers, could see 1t. At the thought she put her apron up to her eyes and began to cry softly.
 "What's the use of money-trees, and rots." she sobbed. "whcn mother's 50 sick!n and she sat down on the ground and cried miserably, not caring how spot tod her face got.
 1T say" said Tatters, trying to comfort her, s'why don't you take some of the pretty blooms in for her to see! She'd enjoy 1t; they smell so sweet.''
 'Thsy wo.on't let me come inn" sob bed Fslice.
 "Run around on the porch and slip in at the window when they're not looking,' ,'' said Tatters,
 uI,ll do If D caid Felica iumninr mn
 She carefully gathered g handful of the bright blossoms that, being shaken, shed a wonderful fragrance on the air. Shilling at them ,delightedly, she ran softly along the porch and carefully pceped through the curtains that fell over the open win.