The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-03

nished its hymn, and was at rest; but the little
brook could not be silent until it distant
river. Jacob heard it at last and, as he listened.
the sounds seemed to become more and more dis /
tinct, until he thought he could define tune. Yes,
it was march, and played-so seemed, at least |
by drums, trumpets and cymbas. Every moment |
it became more loud, and evidently proceeded from
a hollow beech tree not twenty yards from him.
AS he looked in the direction of the sound he saw
bless me! how he rubbed his eyes!-he saw, |
ing from little hole at the foot of the hollow beech,
procession OF pigmy people all galy dressed, and
marching to the music of full band elfn play
In the midst, seated in a car not bigger than
walnut shell, lady, black an Ethiopian. 1
She armlets and bracelets of gold and bands |
of the same precious metal We're around ankles;
her dress was of the costest materials, and made
in the picturesque fashion of the east Jacob felt +
rather frightened when the procession stopped OPP
poslte to him. and his teeth fairly chartered when
he saw the Black Fairy descend from her
advance. with her maids honor, directly towards
the place where he was lying. =: +
The Black Fairy evidently saw that he was |
afraid, for she smiled, tho give Jacob courage
but as her smile appeared to have contrary effect
to that which it was intended produce she spoke |
Oh, what voice she had! It sharp and small |
and sounded like the noise produced by blowing in
the barrel of watchkey .-s /
II have often wished to speak to you" said the |
Black Fairy ''but it would not be considered ETH
quette in one of my degree to venture abroad, ex-
cept by moonlight have taken great fancy to !
you; have often heard you grumbng in a manner /
which has done heart good. 1 hate people to be /
contented and grateful it shows spirit. For l.
my own part, nave never felt satisfied
porn, and am now nearly five thousand years old''
you look remarkably well for your age" re-
marked Jacob. -. e.. - 49,. - -,
mot t. said the black lady; 'Tve seen fairies
looking much better who are my senior by a day or
two. But have come to you under my protec-
ton You are delightfully."- envous of that n
able miksop Tony Stubs. Ha ha! d.
upon it, Jacob, it's not all gold that glitters in
quarter half his sham rely upon it, How
you are good subject Of mine, and to be en-
aged" -.'' = ~-.
ho
I am the Fairy Malice" said the black lady; q:
am only sorry that, as you mortal cannot max
my prime minister you well qualified for the post.
never mind; If you can't me in Elf land, you
in your own sphere. Tony Stubs can't more
three hundred pounds
mot that" shouted Jacob; mot that! If he were So
Tomorrow two hundred pounds would buy him.
$50 much the for you, Them said the
Fairy; you hundred pounds poorer, j
to make you just as rich Tony Stubs"
What fool I've been!" thought Jacob "This
nag shouldn't have got off easily, had known tina
= ~" Thats right abuse me-grumble away said the
u can hear your thoughts and like you the better
them Oh, how love ingrattude Now, what
to do for you-look at this" And Jacob saw in the
hand ebony doll not bigger little finger; il
beautifully carved and had bracelets and armets
bands of silver Jacob had never seen anything so
done since he had been doll-maker.
what do you think that is?' said the Fairy M
That is an Enchanted Doll. Take it home with you;
sell for just one hundred pounds. that sum- with
you are worth already will place you equal fe
with Tony Stubbs'
Jacobs eyes glistened with delight
$50 long you contented the Enchanted Dol
be of service but should you again deserve
sisance it will return to tho her then be
at the Antpodes Good night" And then the processio
parted, in the order in which it had arrived.
Jacob went home to bed, and slept soundly until
break. When he awoke, he thought he must have
dreaming No, there the Enchanted Doll upon the
dressed himself and opened the shutter
BOOTH He placed the fairy gift
upon his board and sat down to
breakfast, but before he had swal- MN \ II .
lowed mouthful, strange-look- EAR 70 III h
ing person entered the shop, and 1@E E<I> VG<I
inquired the price of athe little I W. WIZ
black doll. AM av[V>
lone hundred and fifty pounds" N SpVA( :
answered Jacob g., | %N~1NAN
"Too much" said the stranger; - :SNlE>
II am ordered not to exceed | S~---SNjAl\N
one hundred" ..~- N ~. NM
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