The mirror., 1922-01-26

IN height With enormous muscle strength
in arms and legs each one of them was
able to tear a good sized tree from the
ground, roots and all. They had no
knowledge of vices and therefore, healthy
and long-lived; they could, if they would,
produce sufficient labor in one-half hour
per day to suffice their individual needs
for substance. Peace loving and with
child-like disposition they hardly ever
quarreled with each other and at no time
sought dispute and its natural consequences
with their neighboring clans. The coun-
try they inhabited was located between
great mountain ranges, duly protected by
nature from invasion. Broad streams
crossed their valley and fish and game
was plentiful. A primitive sort of agri-
culture provided them abundantly with
such products of nature as in their sim
plicity they deemed necessary for their
well-being and the little amount of physi-
cal exercise needed to aid their fields in
the production of their sustenance left
them more then ample time to fully enjoy
life in songs, dances and play. The one
peculiarly and seeming neglect of their
Creator was due to lack of brain efficiency
despite the enormous head carried upon
their shoulders
To this peaceful valley of plenty one
summer day there came a family in search
of home. They consisted of two male
and two female specimens of race ply
sically far inferior to the inhabitants of
the valley. But FIVE foot tall they ap-
peared like pigmies when compared to the
mountain-like hulks of the valley people.
Yet they came without hesitancy and
though surprised at the great and power
full figures they beheld they showed no
trace of fear. Their small and shapely
heads had small sharp eyes in them and
they noticed quickly the awe their appear
ance had created. The oldest male
among them, daring little figure with
bearded face, courageously advanced to-
ward the staring valley dwellers and
never winking an eye nor offering to ex-
change the civilities, asked these ques-
tons: "Who are your" whats your
"What are you doing here7"
The valley folks, simple-minded and good
natured replied: "We are the inhabitants
of this valley. Our name is Brobdinack;
we are all one family, and we live and
work together one for all and all for one"
"Hml," replied the little newcomer. "If
that is so, and from all appearances do
not doubt your word, I'll let you build
home for myself and family; hereafter, I
shall rule you as king rules his de-
pendents.
"But we don't want to be ruled" cried
one of the Brobdinacks. "Oh, yes you dol"
spoke up the little man. "Wherever Lilli-
put sets his foot, there he will rule. "And
who is Lilliput?" curiously questioned
a fourteen-foot tall Brobdinack, who so
far had been reclining upon his back va
cantly gazing into space. II am Mr..
Lilliput," proudly replied the newcomer,
"and please never forget the Mr.. hereafter
when permit you to address me-"
The Brobdinacks deeply ashamed at
their ignorance, rose and deeply bowling
before this audacious specimen of here
to-fore, unknown tribe, exclaimed in uni
sion: "We beg your humble pardon Mr..
Lilliput and gladly welcome you to our
midst" "That is BETTER" haughtily spoke
Lilliput "but somehow you do not seem to
have grasped the situation" II do not
crave social intercourse with you. mean
to rule you as your lord and master and
to show you how a little more exertion on
your part, in the production of the things
you and need, will make US all, more
happy and contented. I will introduce
among you medium of exchange, the
possession of which in sufficient quantity,