Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-29


eral large prayerbooks and hymnas, all with the
royal arms in gold upon their covers; and upon hc
Marjorie seated herself in the largest Of The arm
chairs, and then in each of the others succession
Il feel like Little Golden hair" she said. Il won
der if, the next time the King comes to church. he
will say, who S been sitting in my chair? like the
Big Beari Oh, do wish he would in nowl"
As Marjorie continued her voyage OF discovery.
she at the back OF the box velvet curtain
trimmed like the rest OF the hangngs with gold
fringe, and upon raising corner OF this, She found
that it concealed a door. She laborousy turned the
knob, opened the door, and entered the corridor
Meeting the church with the palace.
A slight sound near at hand causing Marjorie to
turn her head she saw the door at the palace end OF
the corridor open, and man entered, dress ID as
workman, carrying, in his hand basket OF tools
He set his basket on the floor. and kncene beside
it, took up a screwdrivcr, with which he began to
loosen the screws holding the lock OF the door in
p'af Hjl the lock. seem 10 b. on, Of order ,os,v
thought Marjorie; Il, II go and talk to the man
to anluse myself"
Accordingly she approached the workman, and
about to enter into conversation with him when
the man. dropping his tools, rose to his feet, and
pulling off his cap, said, with low bow:
Your humble servant little PRINCESS! Allow me
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.
II you were to ask her what she saw, she could
give but a confused account Of paintings, statues
marble pillars, and waving palms; for she paused
but moment to glance about her.
Sister Belle said | could Mt go to court until
was grown but m in the King palace now, and
l IN going to the King ii can was her thought
Away she sped on nmble feet. her steps falling
noseessy the thick carpet. down the hail. around
a corner, when bump she fell against unexpected
door. he door flew OPEN and in rolled Marjorie
She wa; a little frightened, but not hurt, and pick
9s hS W em5 up 'h 99d M and sDd The
1t was used as library or reading room, for
both sides of it were great bookcases flied with
large volumes, and table in the center OF it was
strewn thckly with pamphlets and loaded with
books OF every size
Between the bookcases on one side hung siken
curtain and having been fortunate thus far in her
discoveries, she drew it aside, and stood spellbound
by the scene before her. Was it faryland; At FIRST
land could one find such bower OF roses? Roses
everywhere'-white, pink yellow crimson. growing
in masses and clusters upon light archcd tTclliSes,
above while about this airy structure lowered birds
and butterflies Of such wondrons colors 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
finding bird and spray be painted upon the wall
Yes. roses. birds, sky and all were but an mita-
at first sight, more experienced eye than Mar
joric's.
Marjorie walked as in dream OF delight through
this scene of enchantmcnt She studied the strange
figures upon the screen, and passing behind it to
what the other side had to offer, she found that
il concealed a white-and-gOd fireplace, where fire
was burning on the hearth-which certainly was not
what one would expect to find in bower
Marjorie did not give much attention to this, how
ever, for she startled and somewhat disnayed
sitting front OF the fire in great chair
an old gentleman fast asleep with silk handker-
Prise when suddenly she sncezed twice, very loud:
The old gentleman jumped as If he had received an
from his hcad,- and stared at Marjorie in great