The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-11-11
Published by permission of the Reilly Britton Co

Published permission the Reilly Britton Co.
to wherever the gingerbread might be-which is
right here-that might take possession of my own
property. So I've him, and he's paid for and he's
mine. and I claim the right eat him whenever 1
please"
You'll do such thing" declared Chick ''Why.
John Dough is alive and has right to make
him dead and then eat him-even If he is paid fort"
Don't worry, my Cherub" the big-headed man.
sootlingiy5 well go and lock this Arab in
strong castle. that he can't possibly es-
cape
Chick smiled sweetly this promise; but the Arab
scowled and said. grimly:
Never mind. My time will come Some day L
shall surely that gingerbread man. in spite of this
Cherub all of you"
This defiance made the Brotherhood of Failings and
big angry that they at once dragged
Dubh away the castle, and John Dough and
Chick followed after, hand in hand and feeling quite
safe.
Presently they came to great archway that led
into the courtyard of Having passed through
this arch the gingerbread Of the most
astonishing people, who busying themselves
extraordinary tasks such building machines. boil
ing strange-smelling in pots. drawing
curious designs and like occupations. sudden crash
announced that Blunderer had fallen into the mid
die of delicate machine and smashed it into bits Be
fore they could pull him out the Unlucky One ran
against the whirling of windmill and tossed
halfway across the courtyard while the Awkward One
upset boiling kettle and set every to coughing
who inhaled the the compound that spilled
upon the ground.
To Johns surprise, seemed much worried
over these accidents victims joined in Chicks
merry laughter and those OF the Faiings
caped disaster calmly proceeded up the Arab in
a cell that had a strong grating for door, and
fastened with huge paddock
Afterward they all entered through second arch
into the great hall the castle.
This was long wide with tiled floor and
walls that were with many trophies, such
arnor spears swords ancient design.
At the farther end a raised platform. upon which
stood gorgeous throne Back of throne
electric sign flashing letter time and reading
what is Home without Kinglet?" Over the throne
was; suspended an crown-bg enough for
giant-which sparkled with gems. Beside the throne
very fat man sat in a his knees nearly
touched his chin. He wore a short red coat a wide
vest and blue knee brooches. and all were en-
broidered gold The fat eyes closed. and
he seemed asleep
Within the sat the kinglet propped pur-
Die cushions would fit it better For the king
small boy with long. frecked face blue
eyes pug nose hair banged his fore
his shoulders He wore ermine cloak lined with
purple and his hand sceptre with a je%eled
ball at one end beyond ball projected small
golden knob kinglets slim legs crossed under
him like those a Turk. and he seemed very frail
and delicate.
However when the Failngs and the Fresh-Air Fiend
and Chick John Dough entered, the kingets brow
was puckered frown, and his blue eyes fairly
flashed
odds he cried, they all knelt before the
throne why have you dared TO wait until this hour
TO pay me your devoirs?'
Then he leaned down and prodded the fat man with
the knob sceptre that the sleeper started and
opened his eyes. that right. Nebbe? Is 'devoir
kingly word?' he demanded.
Absolutely kngly, your Majesty, said the fat
yawnng 1T was used by King Arthur and Richard
Occur de Leon
VERY well!' said the knget. proudly. Then he
turned again to kneeing group before him. why
don't you answer me?' he exclaimed. why you
late n paying your boudoirs?"
''Devoirs your Majesty said the hastily.
Il devoirs'r' returned the kingle turning upon
him in anger.