Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-02

contained these words, "RuD the Jewel
you have over the handle of this bas-
ket four times. Robert did as he had
been directed and the fourth time the
top of the basket flew open, disclosing
heaps of diamonds, rubies, emeralds
and pearls.
That night he started out with his
precious burden, and the next morn
ing reached home.
He married a beautiful girl and lived
happily ever after.
HARDWOOD COLLINS.
1929 Brand boulevard; Tropico school,
fifth grade; age 10 years.
After a long walk through the dark
woods, Prince Robert found himself
in a pretty little village. The village
was situated on one side of a swift
roaring river, while on the other side
there were very few settlements, al
though the soil was very rich.
There were no bridges across the
river SO the people had to go across
in small boats. This was dangerous,
as the river was SO full of rocks and
rapids. One day, as Prince Robert
stood gazing at the river wishing to
get across, another brilliant spark of
light came from the jewel, and darted
through the air to some nearby hills.
He went to the hills and after some
investigation discovered a large sub
stance which is very good for build
ing purposes, especially for the con-
struction of bridges.
Two years later, If one should have
visited the village; they would have
found a thriving city. Many fine
bridges spanned the river and the other
side of the river was dotted with dwell
ings and productive farms.
The brilliant jewel led Prince Robert
to many other countries, where he al
ways did some good.
In both of his brothers kingdoms he
discovered great mineral wealth, which
was pointed out to him by ray of
light from the jewel.
All of these things brought glory
and wealth to Prince Robert and
wherever he CHANGED to go the people
came out to welcome and honor him
as the greatest knight of the time.
ARTHUR MOBILES.
S24 East Twenty-seventh street, age
19, grade, BS, Twenty eighth street
school.
Robert was led far away into
strange country. Suddenly he came to
a wall; a big gate stood before him.
He entered. Stopping to gaze about
him, flash of flame from the stone'
which he held tightly in his hand
caused him to look at it. In the midst
of it he saw a beautiful lady seated
on throne. He loved her.
'I will find this lady," he said as he
started forward. After walking some
distance he came to a palace. Again
the flash from the stone pointed to
the entrance.
Prince Robert entered the great
throne room. He was amazed at the
brilliancy of the room and the throne
upon which sat the king and queen.
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and beautiful stones Seated at their
feet was the princess Robert had seen
in the flame.
He went forward and knelt before
the king and queen.
"Your majesties," he said, 81 am
prince from a land far from here I
have come to ask the hand of your
beautiful daughter
"Whati exclaimed the king. "The
rogue! Behead him! Behead him!"
Suddenly the stone flashed its most
brilliant flame. The king stopped the
guards who were about to spring upon
poor Prince Robert. The kings heart
had softened. He advanced to the still
kneelng prince, saying "Oh prince,
will this day make thee a knight"
Not long afterward the good Prince
Robert sat upon the throne of his king
dom with the beautiful princess as
his queen.
BAYARD BELL DOUGLAS.
504 West Twenty-first street.
He walked and walked until he saw
q little piece of paper. He started to
pick it up, but it seemed to move
farther and farther away Then at last
he put his foot on it and then picked
it up.
He opened it carefully and found that
it was a note telling the path to
handsome castle.
He followed all directions and soon
came in sight of it, but it took him SO
long to get to it and he got so tired
that he sat down to rest. In little
while he got UP and started once. more,
and at last got to it.
He went up enormous steps, and then
knocked. Opening the door he saw a
beautiful princess and he asked II he
might reign there.
OF course she consented, and she led
him before the king and he found that
the king had known his father. He
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