Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1910-01-07
TIE PRINCE
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BY Aloe N. Richards

upon Her ned0 lurcneQ PdTlS Cred
lion donated by the Fairy Godmother.
while In her hand swayed a delirious
y decorated fan obtained from the
soda water fountain around the cor
ner. AT her side scuffied the Prince
red bunting sash wound jauntily
about his waist, gold paper crown
set at a rakish tilt upon his red hair
The stepsisters, consumed with an
envy that approached wonderfully
near to realism, followed in their
wake.
Now, Tommy, I'm goin' to drop 1t
and rum" whispered Cinderella Gin
derella was barelegged, but a pair OF
gay Turkish slippers Topped on her
feet A moment later one of these re
posed upon the pathway and Cinderei
la was bounding up the steps of the
porch, her train streaming out behind
her. The stepsisters shifted con
temptuously as the Prince glared down
at the slipper, surprise and well-meant
hilarity mingled in his freckled face.
Pick it up, stupid" prompted Z
sepulchral voice from the uncovered
piazza.
few minutes later, two pages, who
bore striking resemblance to the
stepsisters of a moment before, tot
tered up the path carrying between
them a fat denim cushion, on which
lay the slipper. Behind them stalked
the Prince, his wooden sword clack
Ing martially upon the gravel. eau
tlously setting down their burden, the
pages, with admirable unconcern, pro.
ceeded to resume their true charac
ters-that of the Jealous stepsisters
Juggling immoderately, they strove in
Iain to claim the slipper. The Prince
vas gradually becoming restless. A
'heeplsh look stole over his face and
onging glances were cast across his
shoulder. He backed stealtbily to-
ward the steps. Alarmed at these
signs of a craven spirit. Cinderella
emerged hastily from among the vines
and, mincing across the porch, simpered
coyly at the Prince, who sulked open.
ly, and backed closer to the steps.
Foot outstretched, petrifed dignity.
Cinderella waited the climax. The
stepsisters snickered.
Tommy" whispered the nearest
one, you old silly, put it on and brace
her and say: Cinderella, wilt thou
be mine?'"
Hurry up, she's gettin' mad"
"Aw, gwan, Tommy, please"
But Tommy, with a gesture horrify.
ing to his feminine audience, had fled
down the path, tearing off his insignia
OF royalty as he went. Cinderella
stamped her foot At the sound the
Fairy Godmother appeared in the door
way.
%. Aunty May, isn't Tommy mean?
Every single time we play Cinderella
he spoils 1t all at the endi"
"Spoils it ALL" echoed the stepsis,
GERS.
Il just think he might put it on
once" stormed Cinderella. She also
tore off her robes of state and flung
hem from her.
See 1t don't get even on him, hor-
rid old thing!" and away few the in
iured maiden, hot in pursuit of the
recreant Prince. Amid voluble dis
cussion of the situation, the stepsis-
ters and the Fairy Godmother col
lected the royal belongings.
We'll, Cinderella, how about It? Did
the ball come up to your expecta-
tons?"
Cinderella, standing straight and
slim in the moonlight, watched the
Prince struggle with the latch o. the
gate, which refused to fasten. She
laughed softly.
why, silly. of course. Didn't the
stepsisters look magnificent? They
quite cast me in the shade. Please
Tommy, come on and never mind that
gate. I'm cold"
There was no reply. Cinderella
shivered audibly and drew her fluffy
wrap more closely about her.
You are quite as stubborn as ever
sir. I'm going in" She tripped up the
gravel pathway and into the house.
n uHOIuSul ldLST the 1TlQC0 slammed
the gate with triumphant click and
hurried after her, but at the steps, he
paused and gave a surprised little
whistle. Something black and shiny
and small lay upon the middle stair.
He thrust his hands deep in his peck.
cts and regarded 1t for a full minute
With thoughtful eyes. Then his Inns
tightened in sudden resolution.
by Jove! I'll do it now" he ex-
claimed to the article before him.
STOPPING quickly, he caught 1t I'D. and
walked slowly into the house. On the
stairs sat Cinderella, her chin sunk
deep in her palm, one foot curled up
under her. The warm glow from the
hall lamp above fell directly upon her
bright hair and upturned face. Her
eyes cleaned in mischievous chal.
lenge. The Prince moved across the
hall, and, leaning against the newe;
post, looked steadily down at her
Shy panic few into her eyes. A Quick
breath stirred tie soft lace of her
gown. She cast longing look I'm the