The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-03-06

here" she said, as she led her to mir
ror
Marie scarcely recognized herself
She was no larger than her attendant
her hair hung IN FURNISHED waves
about her waist; her dress was looped
with pearls and coral and tiny sprays
hung In her ears She was then taken
down an ivory staircase bordered with
gold. door was thrown open and a
footman called out. "The earth.chlldf'
and Marie found herself In a large
room fun Of little people.
Princess Lallena, the eldest OF the
seven little women. advanced TO meet
her, Taking her hand she led her 70
the further part OF the room. whore
was n pearl throne thickly studded
with diamonds. On the throne was the
loveliest little creature Marie ever be-
held Her dress was of the tint OF the
inner leaves OF blush rose. tiny dia-
mond sparkled ON her brow. and crys-
tai wand tipped with blood red ruby
was In her mite OF a hand. The prin-
cess bowed very low as she stopped be
fore the throne
Your gracious majesty she said.
with an enchanting blush. 'thls earth
child WAS cast out into the bitter night
because she hefriended myself and sis.
ters For that kind act we took the lib.
erty 60 bring her here. Knowing that
you are the friend Of the deserving
sound OF the fountains song at even
from the multitude Of fairies. who said,
with one voice.
"oh. beautiful Queen Alteen. friend
OF the deseryingw
After the applause had died away
the lovely queen arose. and said in a
voice SO sweet that Marie held her
breath to listen;
eNou did quite right, my dear cous-
ms, ladies Bee and Butterfly. bring
hither the scarfS woven from rain.
bows"
This was a great honor. aad the
seven sisters looked highly pleased and
murmured grateful thanks as they
denned the searfs
sAnd now" continued the queen,
bring a scarf OF moonbeams as a re-
ward 60 the earth-ehild for her kind
ness
There was a shout OF approval from
the fairies at this. ana. 10 Marie's won.
der and delight the queen took a scarf
that glinted like mconhaams on emer
aid leaves, and throwing 1t over her
SHOULDERS, said;
As long as you keep this we win
watch over YOU, And now. my lords
and ladies. away to the dance"
Folding doors were thrown open. and
Marie saw a long table. bending be
meath tho most exquisite flowers and
fruits, with dainty crystal dewdrops
for drink In sUperhly traced cups. All
was hilarity and mirth. A tiny chime
Of bells sounded. and. as il by magic,
the table disappeared. merry music
thrilled ths listeninS air. and lovely
couples whiried IN the dance
A smart little gentleman fairy in
violet suit bowed 70 Marie, and heggsd
tkSt ~ WNtlNN NlC next SGT Win ARkts
Just as they took their places Marie
felt herself shaken violently. and open.
ing her eyes she saw her father bend.
ms anxiously over her.
My little Marie" he exclaimed eag.
erly. n feared you had gone 20 your
dear mother. l have good news for
y0n. dear" kissing her fondly; Il have
sworn nevcr 70 taste another drop ot
drink agaia. Your Uncle Manuel is
going to America. that glorious golden
land. ana We win 10 with him.
Marie throw her arms about his neck.
with Il glad hurst of tears,
II am ~ gladw she cried joyensly.
This is better than staying with the
'airieS~
And she told her wonderful ircam-
lr adventure she eScSrcely knew which,
Antone laughed merrily as he listened
He kept his wora. and there is not
asppser pair now to be found than An
lone and his little daughter. er.-waverley |
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