New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-20

", but only Eazed at It IN rapt wonderment- Ths
shining mountain was stepped in light. and ap-
The comet proceeded on his way more quietly.
Indeed he was inclined 20 be sulky at the sight OF
his rivals. for in his heart OF hearts he knew them
A thought suddenly occurred 70 Ohio.
How are going TO get on the ground aSainf
he asked; ''thereu be no spiders 70 help Us this
You don't mean to say you forgot TO bring the
ladder with your he exclaimed. in great concern;
i never thought that we should want II again
Otho said shamefacedly. of course. we can't get
down any more than We could have got UP without
The comet looked worried and twirled his tail
wei. it IS a chapter of accidents" he said: y
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but there sign Of the delicate spider rope
esDeciar,v Clfd he eazs tovqrd the East to see If
there were the slightest Indication OF dawn.
Not yet" they heard him murnur to himself;
its all over if cant md a plan 20 save them.
And 70 think I've brought them 20 it with my
stupidity. I must be getting into my dotase after
Again he looked toward the East. but not sign
Of dawuiug day was there as yet. To his anxious
gaze however. the stars did appear 10 be growing
with considerable anxiety and he presently looked
Can't think Of anything IN the way. OF pos
sible plan, he saId,- my brains blank. no more
feS-ia7 IN Il than feather bed
Mis- I SsfPSa her sa hands s ob % try to think o,
something. dear comet"
The comet gave hollow groan-
Tn an Old old comet now. worthless and good
for nothing, and only fit to give up work and keep
lie so56ed and a large tear trfckcd down each
cheek and fell with heavy splash on two stars.
which instantly fixed and went out But the comet
was unable to master his emotion. and as he
Otho feared they would be left in total darkness
except for the light from the comet himself ,,
why can't YOU Ia ke us with 7vou?''
It's never been done before" he said. "and
don't think you'd md the comet quarters very
why not?'' asked Nerissa. IF they are all as
rs not question Of kindness interrupted her
but you'd find it uncommoaIy warm Damp. too
'Oh. do You live in the clouds p exclaimed the
children, in the same breath. do take us. we've
often wanted to 80 to cloudland-"
The comet caught Some OF their enthusiasm He
Now first of an" he said we must manage to
get a message carried to Tantalus. She must send
lust the same f fo-TIdrT6S 81 ,t s,I S vase
time FOR me to go on carrying you about don't
mind mind in the very least doing it. but it's so much
He ne thoqqght for moment longer. then smno
IN 60 to the oTIeriez and see Y any Of them
Tautalus just 10 obiEe me. though they deadly
enemies. really. Hold on tight. I'm going at top
They literally rushed through the sky. and the
either Hfa e I' sneaor to keeP out Of 9 the
comets way. Presently he drew up at the entrance
to a dark wood. and shouted IN deep voice:
Any 1T hOme2'
There reply.
He shouted a second time, and then boot came
from the dark recesses in response.
who's az homer" shouted the comet.
What YOU making such din fOr?' de-
nanled the owl. GROSSLY. "HOW I TO get supper
II You make that row and fr!shten them away2
I'm glad I wasn't born with such a voice.
"I know who'd win the prize in competition
replied the comet. strong in his couceit But.
there, it's your fault after ALL and IL isn't lair
TO tauut you with your misfortune. Have You got
a young, smart owl handy! one that would 20 on
erTand for me7'
BY this time the owl had given up her ques- for
supper, and had advanced to the entrance OF the
wood. where she stood blinking painfully IN the
night light
The children are out learning 10 forage for
Themselves she said. but I expect young Tom
home every minute
The very chap interrupted the comet. excited
~. smart boy that.'
~ that very moment peculiarly dismal hOOting
10 be heard IN the distance. and large. we'll
grown owl flew up. and becoming dazed with the
bright light. knocked against them.
Gently. my boy" said the comet. gOod-naturedly.
do you remember me. eh2''
II should just think So responded Tom. suIk-
iy, rubbing his wing his injured head.
You're the very wanted to See said the