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f The owl wiped her eyes again with her wings, for the story of her woes
 had brought a renewal of grief. The Caliph remained plunged Unto deep thought after the story, of the | Pincess. If everything does not de- ceive me- said he at last, some se-
 cret connection. can be found between our misfortunes. But where shall
 find the key to the riddle?"
 The owl replied:. "Oh, sir, I, too, divine. this. Tn my early, youth a wise woman foretold that q. stork
 would bring me good luck. know, perhaps, how we might save ourselves. The Caliph pressed eagerly for par ticulars.
 "once every few months" said the owl, "the enchanter. who has, made us both unhappy, comes to these ruins. i Not far from this chamber is great hall. There he and others like him assemble and feast Often have lis- tened to them. They boast to each | be that he will tell what he has done to you. Perhaps he will reyeat the Word of Power then"
 "oh. dearest Princesr' exclaimed the Caliph. speak! When will he come and where is the ha11?"
 The owl was silent for a moment and then said: Do not take it amiss; but can teii you ohiy eSA '..
 "speak, speakw exclaimed sChasid. Demand anything. T. will fulhH all condit.ons!
 T wish to become free too said the owl, hut this can be only if one of you two will offer himself to me as my husband" ssa
 The storks were taken aback, and the Caliph beckoned to his vizier to withdraw with him.
 Outside of the door, the Caliph said:
 "Grand vizier, this, Is a stupid compli-
 cation. But you might take her" ''oh, indeed." answered the Grand
 Vizier. And. have my eyes scratched out by my wife when return homel
 Besides, I am an old man. But you are young and still single. and can better afford to give your hand to young and beautiful princess" That's just It." sighed the Calipn, with his wings dropping dejectedly
 How do you know that she Is young and beautiful? You want me to buy a pig in poke"
 For long time each one tried to coax the other. At last the, Caliph per- cefved that his vtzier would remain aiork rather than marry the oE; and he resolved to fulfill the condi- ton himself. The owl was overcome with joy. She confessed that they could not have arrived at a more favor able time, for 1t was likely that the sorcerers would assemble that very
 night
 She left the chamber with the two storks and led them to the hall. The
 way lay through an immensely long. dark passage. but finally a bright light
 shone from half fallen wall. It came
 through a gap, to which the owl led them. warming them to be extremely
 quiet. They looked through the open- ing and saw a large hall, supported
 by magnificent pillars and splsndidly decorated. z Tn the center was a round table sif- luninated by colored lamps and laden with choice dishes. Around this was 6 gorgeous couch on which sat eight men. Tn the person of one, the storks recog nized the peddler who had sold them the magic powder. Soon he began to tell of his recent exploits, and before long he came to the story of the Caltph and his vizier.
 .:What word did you derive for them?" asked his neighbor, laughing at the tale. +st
 A very difficult Latin one" replied
 the sorcerer. Tt was Mutabor.'", P When the storks heard this they were nearly beside themselves with Joy. Their long legs sped to the entrance so swiftly that the owl could scarcely follow Out in the open air the Caliph addressed the owl with deep, emotion.
 'DeliveFer of my life and the life of my friend" said he. "In gratitude for