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eRo, was not asleep at ALL said
Mrs. White Rabbit 81 heard you go
down stairs, and watched to see where
you were bound for. At first 1 feared
you were I'll and going to consult the
physician. not saying anything to me
about It, In consideration of my peace
Of mind, for you know that, through my
deep love for you, / always worry N.Y.
self into a nervous state whenever you
are ailing. So I threw on my robe and
ran after you. But to my astonishment
saw you turn into that old fop's-
Bachelor Rabbit ts-house. So I grew a
bit curious to know what could have
taken you there at such an hour. l stood
below and overheard the whole plan dts
cussed between you two. Then, as you
were about to make ready to come home,
I ran or fast I could and gained
our bedroom before you had time to
overtake me- Now, what have you to
say in explanation of your ugly suspic-
ion OF me- and the compromising position
you would have willingly placed me in
at the mercy OF that uns crupuious Bach
elor Rabbit, whom / always did detest.
"'Oh, my darling and truthful little
wife, I humble myself in the dust before
you and beg your forgiveness II you
knew that all did was prompted by my
blind love for you ] am sure you would
not be too hard upon me. Please grant
me your forgiveness shall go and
fetch Bachelor Rabbit, md force him 70
apologize to you, and take an oath to
me to never betray my dishonorable con-
duct Of tonight, for by so doing your
name would be on the tongues Of the
curious. | guilty fellow, and realize
/ do not deserve your forgiveness and
love But from this minute I shall be
another rabbit II you viii not throw me
or
Being only a dear, loving and forgiving
little wife, what could Mrs. White Rab-
bit do but forgive her husband, who she
knew loved her too dearly for his own
peace of mind So she took his hands
and said, with meaning little smile
for she felt she was Justified In tanta-
Izing her thoughtiess. Jealous husband n
bit: We'll, | know you do not deserve
my mercy, and should go right home
to my parents, but-weIl, love Is stronger
than reason. 50 l stay and forgive, and
try to forget
Then the poor fellow jumped up and
embraced his beloved little wife. and to-
gether they went into their house. The
next morning before breakfast Mr. White
Rabbit hurried to the tree of Mr.. Bache-
lor Rabbit to demand from him an apol-
ogy to his wife, but. to his surprise, he
found the tree empty and all Mr. Bache-
Tor Rabbits clothing gone. He had packed
tlement, feeling, doubtless, that be could
never endure to meet Mrs. White Rab-
bit and suffer her contempt and scOrn.
And from that day the couple of White
Rabbits lived in sweet peace and happi-
ness, for Mr. White Rabbit never again
gave himself over to the temptings of
the green-eyed monster-jealousy.
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noon OF promised festivity.
At last the day arrived, and the little
guests, after laying OF their wraps in a
chamber up stairs, were led to the big
hall where a great loose knot Of gay rib
bon-ends hung over the banister post.
This knot held a ribbon-end for each
guest, the little hostess mamma untying
them and handing them about Then each
guest was bidden to follow where the gay
ribbon led, rolling the ribbon into a ball
he went along on his journey. At the
hidden ends of the ribbons the hunters
would come upon 1.-The garden fair
where they would enjoy the reward OF
their labors.
And what excitement and fun they en-
joyed as they followed the mysterious
labyrinth through which their guiding
ribbons led them before reaching the
promised garden. Around sofas, under
chairs, over tables, behind the piano, into
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Don'ts for Boys and Girls.

Don't forget your good manners when
there Is no company present You owe
the same courtesy to the members Of your
own family that you owe to outsiders.
Don't sing or whistle at the table dur
ing meals, and don't forget to say
please" and thank you to those who
wait upon you at the table. This rule
Of politeness should apply to servants as
well as to those who are seated at the
table with you.
Don't leave your rooms untidy when
going out Of them in the morning, for
no one knows so well as yourself where
your clothing should be folded or hung.
Don't speak in q loud, excitabIe voice,
and always avoid being NOISY or bois-
ferrous Very loud laughter Is also OBJ
1ectionable. One may enjoy cheerful con-
versation and merry laughter without
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there in the road were several of Myrtle's
former schooimates going home from pub
lie school. Seeing the auto coming be-
hind them the gay children stepped from
its path to let 1t pass As she few by
them Myrtles heart gave a longing throb
"a throb to be once more her old self
and attending the dear old school with
her beloved. coEara des- Ali the sweet old
seemed TO her that going to school had
been the greatest pleasure, after all The
very study In itself had been interesting,
and no longer seemed a hardship.
Then suddenly something dreadful hap
pened The chauffeur lost control of the
automobile, and it shot of towards the
high stone wall at their right. Instantly
Myrtle knew that death stared her in the
face. With a sensation of siekening fear
and horror she sprang to her feet to leap
when-lo, she opened her eyes. Beside
her on the rug slept baby. The room had
grown quite dark only the freight from
the CRATE lending its dim glow to the
apartment. She rubbed her eyes ana
looked about for the old Prince Magic.
No one save herself and baby were in the
room. What, have I been dreaming all
that?' she asked herself
Just then the hall door opened and in
came her mother, her face glowing from
contact with the winter air. Her eyes
were sparkling and she came to her lit
tie ones with such a sweet, loving smile
on her face STOPPING to kiss them she
said: Was gone a long time daugh-
ter?H
Long enough for me TO have the
strangest dream you ever heard of,
mamma" said Myrtle. '-And that dream
has opened my eyes to some things, too.
But I'll tell you all about it in the Kitchen
as we get supper"
Yes, dear, we must hurry about sup
per, for papa viii come home soon. and
he will be about starved. I've got the
finest chops and crispest celery that 1
could find in the market
''Oh, it is so nice not to be rich said
Myrtle. 1T Is so nice to live we do,
all together and loving one another; and
all so healthy and happy-each doing his
share of the work"
Then as she new about setting the sup
per table Myrtle told her mamma of the
visit from Prince Magic and the pictures
he had shown ner.
1T is a pity that all people cannot have
q visit from old Prince Magic and be
shown his pictures said mamma, kissing
Myrtle tenderly. ''The world would be
less selfish and more contented with just
enough to be comfortable on, could all
understand what you nave learned in the
brief space of time that It took mamma
to get chops for supper"
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no time now to think Of other Matters
informed the old man.
Then I should look after brother
urged Myrtle as she saw the nursemaid
wheeling baby out OF the house,
No. 1t is time for your spin IN your
auto" explained the old man.. You are
now being dressed by yonr maid for the
ride. But before you go you may follow
your little brother in the care of his
maid
Then again the picture changed and
Myrtle saw her baby brother lying in his
cab out in the park. The little dear had
fallen asleep and his eyes were turned
towards the sun. Myrtle knew this would
ruin his dear blue eyes. for her mother
had always been SO careful to shade his
sleeping eyes from a strong light And
his tiny hands were out from under the
soft robe and looked blue with the cold.
The nursemaid was busy flirting with a
policeman. and had no eyes for her
charge Pretty soon baby moved uneasily
and began to cry He must have been
stin from lying In one position so long.
The nursemaid ran to him. took little
bottle out of her pocket and gave the
baby drug which soon put him to sleep.
Then she resumed her Irritation.
Il don't want to see any more of that
horrid nurse, cried Myrtle. she shall
be discharged
Very well. here is another picture
which may be more pleasing" And the
old man caused the picture on the wall
to fade away and another one to appear
in its place. There before her eyes ran
a beautiful speedway following a walled
embankment. Around the curve in the
road came an automobile in which Myrtle
saw herself seated. The chauffeur was
driving the great car with all It's power
of speed Beside Myrtle sat a long-nosed,
speetacIed sour-l0oking gOyerness who
grumbled at the dust aud everything IN
general. Myrtle herself looked quite
happy. She rode along in listless frame
of mind. Somehow. she did not find
life of id1eness and pleasure quite so de-
sirable as she had one time faneied it
would be. At home, in their grand man
sion, she went up and down stairs in the
elevator, doing nothing that called for
the least exertiou. Therefore, she was
becoming so weak that even riding fatig
ued her greatly as she never attended
school noW-saying a few French lessons
over to the sour governess each morning
just for forms sake-her mind was be-
coming a blank.
Just as Myrtle was Oh the point OF
closing her eyes, through very WEAKNESS,
the automobile rushed round a corner and
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Rr Helena Daxis.

In the long long ago, when animals
talked and acted liked people. there hFeu
On the depths OF q beautiful forest a most
devoted couple of white rabbits VINO nau
been only recently marriel But one uay
the vOuna husband withour the slightest
cause-became suddenly insanely jealous
Of his pretty wife who vas the sociaI
favorite OF the woods. So he decided
upon i plan by which he might test MS
brides affection and faithfulness-
One night while she slept he erept seft-
" from the soft moss bed, which oc-
cupied the top chamber Of the big hollow
tree ia which they lived and descended
TO the ground. Then he hurried to the
home-anOther hollow tree-of a bacnelor
friend whom he intended to take Into his
confidence and ask to assist him In carry
ing out his plan On arriving at MS
friends apartments Mr.. White Rabbit
Tapped on the side of the tree near the
entrance. which was q great hole
who seeks admittance heres' asked
Mr.. Bachelor Rabbit
Your neighbor and friend. Mr. " Rab-
bit" answered the midnight caller
Come right up called down the
bachelor rising on his elbow and looking
down on the uatimey visitor
In another minute Mr.. White Rabbit
had entered his friends private apart
ment, and in a shame faced manner told
Of his plan to test his brides affection and
strength of character Being a fop and
a vain sort of chap devoid Of principle,
Mr. Bachelor Rabbit lent himself readily
to the scheme and promised to aid the
Jealous husband in any way he could.
The truth was. the foolish, light-brained
fellow had admired Mrs White Rabbit be-
fore her marriage, and his self-esteem led
him to think that had he persisted IN MS
suit he could have won her without
doubt.
Mr.. White Rabbits plan was to go to
the base of his own tree home and stretch
himself out and pretend TO be dead. Then,
Mr.. Bachelor Rabbit was to take advan-
tage of the hour by declaring his love
for the wife who would. of course sup
pose herself to be 4 widow If she readt-
ly lent ear to his wooing, forgetting her
husband so soon, Mr. White Rabbit would
then know her love had never been of
any depth for him. and he would imme-
diately seek his revenge by sending her
home in disgrace to her parents.
All this was talked over at length by
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low.'
MY dear Mrs White Rabbit. come
down at once. Your husband has sud
denly died Of heart failure. He lies here
as sti6 as any corpse have ever had the
misfortune to look upon"
-'AH right. III come right down; DuL
first let me arrange my hair a bit.
couldn't let you see me In my nightcap."
And the pretty white head was drawn in
side the upper opening, which served as
a window to the upstairs apartment.
'Oh. my fears were well-founded," said
the husband under his breath. 'She
doesn't care a snap about me. She is
heartlesss'
But be had no time TO say anything
more, for down the tree came Mrs. White
Rabbit, humming a tune She came TO
the side OF her husband-who Immediately
held his breath-and looked down upon
him in queer sort of way. You say
my husband is dead?' she asked In a
most unconcerned manner
Yes, my dear lady" said Mr.. Bachelor
Rabbit. Then assuming a more tender
tone, he said. Now that you are
widow I beg the privilege of declaring
my love Permit me to throw myself at
your feet
Clear out Of here you villain.'' ex-
claimed Mrs White Rabbit. turning upon
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and shockingly tat, her chin lying over
her throat in a roll. Her arms and
hands, which glittered with gems, were
too fat to be graceful any more as IN the
days before their owner had grown rich
She ate heartily of the rich viands, talk
ing society gossip all the time to which
her husband replied in sour monosyllables
In a mirror that hung on the panelied
wall Myrtle caught a glimpse Of her own
face. 1t was no longer rosy and healthy.
but looked pale and a bit thinner than
was usual. Her hair was done in the lat
est fashion for young girls and diamond
ring shone on a finger Of her left hand.
She was attempting to enjoy the dinner
in front Of her, but the food seemed taste
less, owing 10 her having gOrged candy,
figs. fruits and nuts all afternoon And
how listless she felt, just as though she
had lost the use Of her limbs, for she had
neither run nor walked for SO long, rid
ing everywhere in a carriage or automo-
Suddenly the picture faded from sight
and another came in its place. Myrtle
saw her baby brother IN the care OF q
nurse who was putting him in his cab
preparatory TO going out for the air. The
little fellows hand caught in the sleeve
and the nurse becoming angry, jerked his
hand roughly, hurting him till he began
to cry Then the heartless nursemaid
shook and scolded the baby who, through
fright. stopped crying his little lips quiv
ering pitifully. Myrtle's heart swelled
with Indignation How dare she treat
brother so2'' she cried. Where Is mamma
Tat she doesn't look after brother3''
Your mamma is at a brtdge-whist
party" informed the old man. When
she leaves there she viii stop for a few
minutes at mothers meeting after
which she'll hurry home to dress for the
opera Being rich society woman she
cannot possibly ind time to look after
her children .
Well where is papa. then2 asked
Myrtle. He should look after baby when
mamma Is away
Your papa is at a yacht-club meeting.
He inteBse raciz= 3a~ The Gun and hs h--z
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So saying the old man waved a wand
and the room became dark, while on the
wall over the mantel there grew a pic
ture, so true to life # was that Myrtle
felt herself lifted up to 1t, becoming. as
the old man had told her. a part of 1t.
About a beautiful. well-laden dinner table
she saw her father. mother and herself
seated The room about them was ele-
CANT in every detail. At the head of the
table her father was splendid in full
dress and the snowiest linen. while her
mother opposite him was dazzling in satin
and jewels Myrtle saw herself in dainty
null over china silk with real lace at her
neck and elbows. a sash of richest silk
knotted about her waist Then she looked
at her fathers face which was much
changed from It's usual jolly, healthy ap
pearaDce. A carewOrn look hoTered round
his eyes, and the corners of his mouth
turned downward In most dyspeptic
manner. His form had become thin and
his shoulders dropped. the padding in his
coat shoulders giving him a most cornical
figure He did not eat with any show Of
relish, toying merely with his knife and
fork and sending many Of the dishes
away untouched. Myrtle then turned her
eyes on her mother who had grown horid
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iy was the most intelligent and clennly
in their habits. One tongue was spoken
by all the tribes belonging to the Sioux
family. and theirs was a language rich
in words as compared with the tongues
of other tribes. The words were express
sive and sounded soft and pleasant to the
ear
Physical the Sioux Indians were we'll
developed. being tall. strong and athletic
They were polygamists, but the plurality
of wives did not seem to breed domestic
troubles, for all lived peaceably together,
the wives of each warrior working to-
gether like sisters for the common vel
fare OF the family group.
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lowed with new interest his lead -
that he might be the next TO gain the
beautiful tree that grew 50 many kinds
of fruit
And then came the joy Of plucking the
fruit. There were great rosy spples,
pale, juicy pears, rich, yellow oranges,
punches of purple and white grapes and
delicious figs. After each guest bad gath
cred the fruit to which his ribbon led hin
the crowd was hidden to the dinfng-room
to enjoy eating it. There they were seat
ed about a long table on which dainty
sandwiches, fancy little cakes. nuts and
tiny cups Of weak tea were placed before
them. and where they piled the freshly
gathered fruits into pyramid in the cen
ter Of the table, to be partaken of at the
end Of the feast.
Thus they had seen the mystery OF "a
garden fair, with fruit growing there.
solved In the frozen month OF February
MARY GRAHAM.
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asleep Il you lie on the rug by the fire
with him. He ought to have nap before
supper
As soon as her mother had closed the
door behind her Myrtle took the baby
brother and euddled down on the big
black fur rug that lay before the fire
Don't You wish we were as rich as rich
can he. Babe2" asked Myrtle returning TO
the train Of thought that had occupied her
on her road from school that evening. III
we we're you'd have maid to watch you
and would 90 out for q fine sleigh ride
Then I'd come home TO a big supper
With ice-cream. lot of different kinds
OF salads and every kind Of cake and cold
chicken Oh, how we'd feast. And papa
would never have to do any more work
either. He could dress like a king. II he
wished to and belong TO fashionable
clubs
But baby was getting drowsy and nodd-
ed his curly head. making no answer
Fixing his pillow Myrtle put his head on
it. herself lying down beside him But
just as she did so the front door opened
and Ia walked the funniest shortest and
grayest little old man she had ever be
held. He came right up to the edge Of
the rug and said: My pretty little
eAushter you expressed q wish to be
rich. Are you really seriousY''
Yes SIR. half whispered Myrtle ? hit
afraid OF the intruder.
And do you wish all that goes with
riches, little oner' the old man asked
smiling very gently.
'Oh, yes sir, I should love to be rich
and live just as the richest do. with ser
wants, automobiles, clubs hne clothes
everything you know
Wen, I'm none other than the Prince
Magic, and I can grant all your wishes.
But first, allow me to present 10 you sew
eral pietures-in which you viii agure
s-iaA experience every sensation as though
- were really passing through these
==zsnes ia real life. Then. il you still de-
esre TO have riches and al that usuaII,e
go Win Lnenl-Tery Wells your wishes
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A UNIQUE PARTY FOR LITTLE ONES.

adjoining rooms. back again to the par
lor or hall. no two ribbons leading over
the same route, the laughing little ones
followed the puzzling road, which. at
last, led each to q place behind a tail
screen where stood beautiful evergreen
tree from whose limbs hung every sort
Of fruit that the hostess mamma could
find in a Northern market
AS soon as the tree was reached By q
little hunter the screen was removed, so
that there might be no crowdinR Of chill
dren and tangling of ribbons. for each
ribbon was tied to the stem of a piece
of lucious fruit Then, when the garden
fair was seen each ribbon holder fol-
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I 'HOwMRs.WHITE q (
RABBIT !
h Z = OF EVEN WITH Her f1U5BATND
T EVEN With FER TTO5BAr3D

the two plotters as MIR. Bachelor Rabbit
got into his clothes, making a most care
ful toilet that he might impress Mrs.
White Rabbit with his splendid appear
ance. Then the Two descended to the
ground ana followed the path which led
to Mrs. White Rabbits home. Once at
the foot Of the tree Mr. White Rabbit
stretched himself stifHy on the dead
leaves, closed his eyes and softened his
breathing. When all was IN readiness
for the important moment Mr. Bachelor
Rabbit tapped quickly and excitedIv nj
the opening which led into the tree
house; In an instant Mrs. White Rab-
bits head was thrust out and she asked
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a1r. Bachelor Rabbit fercely. Il know
the part you are playing in this dfshon-
orable scheme, Get thee gone before
call for help to drum you out of the
wood,"
Without word the guilty fellow took
TO his paws and went toward his tree as
fast as he could As soon as he was out
of sight Mrs White Rabbit gave her
husband a little tap with her toe and
said: Rise. you most unworthy hus-
band"
The poor, foolish. Jealous husband rose
slowly, hanging his head in shame. I
heard all your conversation with your
noble friend in his tree tonight, and must
congratulate you on your cleverness, =
sneered the little wife. Now. aren't you
ashamed of yourself?"
How did you overheard ventured the
now humble and foiled husband. Il left
you asleep when I stole out"
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Two little eyes are better than one:
Two little feet can go at run.
Two little ears can hear laughter gay:
Two little hands can clap, clap at play.
Two little arms can work with a will:
Two little lips can rarely keep still
Two little cheeks of bright rosy-red
Set in the front of one dear little head.
In which there's one mind
To guide, all the ways
OF our dear little man
Through his sweet childhood days
ANNIE JAMES.
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The Morning and Evening
Stars for 1906.

The planet Venus began as morning
star with the new year and continues as
such till February IA, after which date
she is the evening star till November 80,
and then becomes morning star again
until the end OF the year.
The planet Mars viii be evening star
TIL July 18th, and then morning star
the remainder of the year
The planet Jupiter is evening star till
June 10 after which date he is morning
star till December Is, and then evening
star the balance Of the year.
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He prowls around and
Hides in some place,
As soon as the night wears away.
Then you see nothing more
OF old Jubber-o' mock
While the sun shines and makes it broad
day
Just how he does look
Nobody can tell.
For none have seen him, you know.
But he surely has horns,
And long wings well,
And like a big rooster can crow.
Some say ht has jaws
Like a huge crocodile;
And like a fierce dog he can bark:
And others do say that
He's formed like an owl
And can see only when it Is dark.
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Conundruns

why was Noah Ike the modern 'eon-
hdence- man.T
Because he took all in
When Is home like smoothing iron
When a nat.
When are stewpans like our eyes3
When they are lidded.
When is beefsteak ike pearisf
When rare.
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The Sioux Indians.

Among the many wild and warlike In
dian tribes that occupied the Continent
of North America. when the white man
first came to It's shores. was. the family
mot tribe. FOR IL was composed of many
tribes) that was known as the Sioux, al
though they called themselves the Laco-
tab. OF all the redmen this Indian fami-
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The planet Saturn begins as evening
star and continues as such TIL February
"a after which date it Is morning star
till September f. and then evening star
till the end Of the year