The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-11-11
Is THECHERUD
A GIRL
OR A BOY 2

That's better" said john. about
the eggs. as did pay much attention when
mixed However this sincere tribute to my excellence
will save from my displeasure. and you may go
free"
The Poet did not walt instant, but from tina
hall as fast as his legs would carry him
The knglet dismissed the Failings who Left
the royal presence quarreng and threatening
another, and making much noise and uproar that
the gingerbread man glad 60
Aren't they nicer asked kinglet. looking after
them I'D like to drown them all in the castle moat
nke kittens; but every king they say. Failngs
so suppose must keep mine"
ne sighed and continued But what did the Poets
sonnet say about your being crisp spiced.
rather good eating you sliced%
DON'T pay any attention that your Majesty"
said John. hastily.
But why not F" persisted the kingIet II declare.
Sir john there's something about you that makes me
hungry whenever look YOU 1 don't remember
having eaten any gingerbread since was boy
ahem!-l mean since 1 rule over the Isle OF
Phreex- Ho there. my guardsl Fetch knife,"
John was now trembling with terror; but Chicks
said to the kinglet: Your Majesty forgets that you
are to have pancakes and maple tea What's
the use OF spelling your appetite, when you know ths
gingerbread man will keep good for weeksT'
Are you sure?' asked the kInglet anxiousIy "Ars
you sure he'll keep? Won't he get stale?"
"Of not" the child He's the kind
of gingerbread that always keeps good. And you
mustn't forget he'll be credit the Isle of Phreex:
for whoever saw live gingerbread before?"
Nobody" declared the kinglet. positively You're
right, my Cherub I'll the gingerbread man for
another meal meantime I can show him
off before my people We pride ourselves Sir John on
having greater variety queer personages than any
other kingdom in existence"
NIT them to be eaten" said John. anxious But
the kinglet did % hear him
Pancakes maple syrupI" muttered his
Majesty, longingy. Dear me, Chick; wish tea were
ready now"
so do l." said Chick. laughing: for John Dough
was safe from being just then whatever might
be his future fate. saved him by the
mention of the cakes syrup.
But sudden hubbub was heard at the door.
and in rushed number of the royal wheeling
big platform which seated woman so ex-
ceedingy fat appeared to be much wider than
long.
Here! what's the trouble with Bebe Celeste?'
asked the knglet frowning
"She has lost two ounces. your Majesty" pulled one
of the guards, wipng the perspiraton from his fore
head with his sleeve.
Two ounces!" shouted the knglet Now. by the
toga of samson-by the way. Nebbie did Samson wear
a togaE lie punched the fat man SO severely that
Nebbie gave a roar of pain before answered.
He several your Majesty"
Then, by the togas of Samson Bebe
Celeste. how dare you before me two ounces
shy?"
Il didn't come; brought" said the fat woman
in wheezy voice.
"She weighed balance and found want
ing" said the guardsman.
What she wantng?" asked the kinglet
Two ounces, your Majesty"
The ruler rubbed his fms in a
reflective manner.
"Bebe" said he. you've been exercising again.
You're trying to reduceI