The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1920-04-23

IT'S very dreadful to have so many
peofle love you" she said to herself
in the mirror. ITS really very sac
thing indeed to make so many princes
unhappy"
Now the little princess did not
really mean this, for she was some
thing of a flirt, but then it sounded
we'll and, besides, she wanted to i'm
press her favorite monkey who sat be-
side her on the rug contemplating the
ceiling.
Nonsense" said he you know
you love admiration more than any
thing in the world-except me-" he
added impartially, surveying himself
III the mirror.
You conceited little wretch" cried
the little princess. eff you were a
man now I'd punish you for that. But
you're only monkey and, besides I'm
too fond of you" Which showed that
the little princess had a heart though
nc man as yet had been so fortunate
as to find it.
VERY well, strange princes comes
today to visit the castle. Do not let
him fall in love with you"
"WEat shall 1 do?" inquired the
little princess.
Tell him." answered the monkey,
chat there is no use in his coming at
ALL as you are tired to death of admi-
ration"
cob, you dear monkey! how inter
esting it will be-" cried the little prin-
cess. catching hold Of the monkeys
forelegs and Waiting around the room
with him. But suppose he is very
handsome" she said thoughtfully after
pause The monkey smiled sarcastic
cally.
ooh, we'll" said the little princess,
nushine "I'll stick to the bargain but
you need not be disagreeable about it."
Now there were half dozen suitors
of the little princess coming that after
loon to learn their fate.
The king and queen were very much
1.
She would not marry ony of the many
princes who sought her hand. The
king and queen could not understand
a girl like this and neither could the
princes.
The little princess descended the
marble stairs to the court room where
the royal papa and mamma sat in state
upon their royal thrones. The monkey
trotted beside her and she confded to
him on the way that he felt more
willful than ever
The six princes sat watching the
door expectantly. AS she entered
they all rose and formed line in front
of her. The little princess, however,
was not dismayed. She faced them
bravely.
Now you know" said she, that I
have told you each separately many
times that I do not love you. But be-
cause my papa and mamma feel so
badly that do not marry may decide
upon one of you today I am going
to ask each of you the same question
and perhaps I'll marry the one whose
answer pleases me the best"
The princess said nothing but bowed
very low in answer
What made you love me?" she
asked turning to the prince at the head
OF the line.
because you are so beautiful" he
replied.
And the next prince gave the same
answer, and the next, and the next,
until the little princess was quite
wearied with the same reply.
AS she turned to go she noticed
another prince, stranger who had
come unnoticed into the room. Their
eyes met and she approached with the
same question on her lips.
what made" she began, when the
monkey, who was by her side. whis-
pered, Remember our bargain" She
stopped, confused,
ooh, I didn't mean that" she said
I really forgot. l mean, of course
wouldn't ask you that question"
mo" answered the strange prince,
who, by the way, had a very interest
ing. pair of dark eyes, indeed, there
would be no sense in it."
you see" said the little princess
again, trying to recollect what the
monkey had told her to say. "You see
i mean meant to tell you that
am tired of being asked to marry, and
all at-and-and-I AMI am in
deed" she ended helplessly, turning
to the monkey for approval, but he
lad disappeared in the most cowardly
manner possible.
Eyes" said the prince, $50 see. +"
He glanced ironically at the six for
lorn princes.
'What do they see in you?" he added
meditatively gazing at her in the most
distracted manner possible This fair
ly took away the breath Of the little
princess. He gave her plenty of time
to recover, however, regarding her
during the operation with the same
impersonal gaze.
When the little princess found her
breath again she said Don't you
think you might see something in ME
in time to love if you looked long
enough?" She had forgotten all about