New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-17

before the words were well out Of my mouth
9and yge not IN water t put g gPss W Water
overhead. and I was not the least bit wet.
Our queer air Vehicle touched land that s to
shrunk to its original size, and was picked up by
paved with ocean pearls. We came to a grott0,
the entrance to which was guarded by huge devil
pass show your pass"
Ny orgstaeaa eomPaqlQP dsPlayed two bits sr OF
tightly ali the while We Encountered another
from cF head who 10 5 Rf as to know
what kind of Of IN thlng obs vas axnafned
"A girl the crab smiled scornfuy, but said no
We went through long passage which led to
the reception chamber Of the grotto, winch were
Wsig Of this room we're decorated with beautifully
colored sea pearls, and in the air brilliant starhsh
IN The. centre OF the room was raised Platform
her betrotbed' was already 50 accustomed to
see fishes that it surprised me greatiy 70 hIo
The lobster presented me.
He received me kindly. but she scarcely delgned
Gbashed by this reception, only murmured
stood where I could eye the proceedings from
The assembly next arranged themselves accord accord
ing to size and advanced Indian hle TO the throne
Each deposited a gift at its foot. They brought
treasures worth kings ransom; From my corner
I looked on with interest felt embarrassed
Ty MAJ side G and also let fail one Of the shoes that
an ii inspiration iT would make her present Of
those. She ought to be satisfied I reflected.
It's a IS 80 pair, and she'll be the only one TO
have them I accordingly slipped into the line
and advanced the throne with the rest As each
fish deposited his gift, he bowed, slapped his tail
three times against the ground, and then retreat
ed for even in the Ash kingdom backs burst not
be turned on royalty. Step by step 7 advanced
until I to the throne. Then bowed and
said
Madam, I wish to present you with this beau
tiful pair Of brown button Shoes which all the
rage lust now, I think but got further.
The bride founced down and, confronting said
in a voice quivering with passion, Take those
things away. Do you mean to insult me2 shall
punish you" She switched her tail angrily.
No sooner were the words of mouth than
gave her push that set her tuTnbling, and then,
frightened at my audacty, fed to the farthest
corner Of the room Here, after the faintng bride
had been carried out. the bridegroom found
He apologized for his fanc6e's rudeness Her tenn
per IS uncertain" he explained. He seemed so
distressed what had occurred that I
completely Modified and fastened TO change the
subject. We discourSed ordinary topics for a
few minutes. and he asked many questions
about the upper world. viii you do something for
rne?" he asked during a lulI in the conversation.
Impressed by his manners and behavior told him
We'll then he said let tell you my story.
of the person who is really wicked old witch and
who is forcing me into marriage, and assuming
the gutse Of a young and lovely maiden for the
casiOn. Now. at the feast I will hand a liquid
of which I will drink three drops. You must then
drink seven. This will impart of your mortal
ity me, and both Of us will rise upward
When we are above, my mother, powerful fairy,