The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-15


erai large prayerbooks and hymnals. all with the
royal arms in gold upon their covers; and upon the
floor soft kneelng benches for the royal knees
Marjorie seated herself in the largest of the arm
chairs, and then in each OF the others
4 feel like Little Golden hair" she said 4 won
der it, the next time the King comes to church, he
will say, who s been sitting in my char? like the
Big Bear? Oh, do wish he would in now!"
AS Marjorie continued her voyage of discovery.
she saw at the back OF the box velvet curtain,
trimmed like the rest of the hangings with gold
that it concealed door She aboriously turned the
knob opened the door, and entered the corridor
Meeting the church with the palace
4 slight sound near at hand causing Marjorie
turn her head she the door the palace end of
the corridor open, and entered, dressed as
workman. carrying in his hand basket of tools,
similar to that which she had in the church.
He set his basket the floor and, kneeling beside
it, took up screwdriver with which he began to
loosen the screws holding the lock of the door in
place.
"All the locks to be out of order to-day
thought Marjorie Il II go and talk the
while he works; 1t will be much better than trying
Accordingly she approached the workman, and
the man, dropping his tools. to his feet and,
pulling off his cap, said, with low bow:
Your humble servant. little Princess! Allow
suiting the action to the word he opened the door;
and Marjorie without hesitation, passed through the
doorway, and actually stood in the great hall of the
palace
If you to ask her what she saw. she could
give but confused account of paintings, statues
marble pillars, and waving palms; for she paused
but a moment to glance about her.
Sister Belle said l could MT go court until
grown; but l m in the King S palace now, and
/ m going to the King if can" was her thought
Away she sped on nimble feet. her, steps falling
a corner, when, bump! she fell against unexpected
door. The door few open, and in rolled Marjorie
She little frightened, but not hurt, and pick
ing herself up, she stood still and listened The
it used library reading room, for
both sides of ii. were great bookcases filled with
large volumes and table in the center of it
PAMPHLETS loaded wi
Between the bookcases on one side hung a sken
curtain; and having been fortunate thus far in her
discoveries she drew it aside and stood spellbound
by the scene before her. Was it fairyand? At FIRST
she really thought For where, except in fairy
land, could one find such bower of roses? Roses
everywhere!-white pink, yellow, crimson, growing
through which might look up the blue sky
above while about this airy structure lowered birds
and butterflies of such wondrous coors as she had
never imagined birds and butterflies to be- On a
spray near her rested beautiful bright creature
with wings half spread, ready for flight.
Marjorie cautiously stretched out her hand to
touch it, and uttered exclamation of surprise on
finding bird and spray to be painted upon the wall.
Yes, roses birds, sky, and all but imita-
ton of nature, but skfully done deceive,
at first sight, more experienced eye than Mar
jore's.
Marjorie walked as in dream of delight through
this of enchantment. She studied the strange
figures upon the screen, and on passing behind it to
what the other side had to offer, she found that
it concealed white and-g gold fireplace where FIRE
was burning on the hearth-which certainly was not
what would expect to find in a rose bower
Marjorie did not give much attention to this, how
ever for she was startled and somewhat dismayed
sitting in front of the fire in great armchair
old gentleman fast asleep, with silk handker-
chief his head. She gazed at him in silent sur
prise. when suddenly she sneezed twice, very loud:
"Atchoo! Atchoo!"
The old gentleman jumped if he had received an
electric shock, sat upright pulling the handkerchief
from his head, and stared at Marjorie in great
Amusement and with evident CONSERVATION
For moment believe he thought she part of
dream; he rubbed his eyes if he could trust
his sight; and then. realizing that the little visitor
was made of flesh and blood he smiled (the kindest,