Prince Dolor tried to hold his G.o.dmother fast, but in vain. A knocking was heard at the door, and the little woman vanished.
His G.o.dmother helped him out of many difficulties for there was never such a wise old woman.
He was very happy and contented; first, because he took his affliction patiently; second, because being a brave man, he bore it bravely.
Therefore other people grew to love him so well, that I think hundreds of his subjects might have been found who were almost ready to die for their poor lame king.
He did a good many things, however, which a little astonished his subjects. First, he pardoned the condemned woman, who had been his nurse and ordered that there should be no such thing as the death punishment in Nomansland.
Then he chose the eldest son of his eldest cousin, a quiet, un.o.btrusive boy, to be educated as heir to the throne.
In course of time, when the little prince had grown into a tall young man, King Dolor fixed a day when the people should a.s.semble in the great square of the capital to see the young prince installed solemnly in his new duties.
The king lifted up his thin slender hand and there came a silence over the vast crowd immediately as he p.r.o.nounced the vows which made the young prince king.
My people he said, I am tired; I want to rest; it is time for me to go and I do not think I shall come back any more. He drew a little bundle out of his breast pocket. Then, so suddenly that even those nearest to his Majesty could not tell how, the king was away--floating right up in the air--upon something they knew not what. Whither he went or who went with him it is impossible to say, but I myself believe that his G.o.dmother took him on his traveling cloak to the Beautiful Mountains.
CHARACTER BOOK
Arranged by JOSEPHINE L. ADAMS
This book is prepared for and dedicated to "the girls." It is for their girl friends to write in, being left with many inviting blank s.p.a.ces for the answer to interesting questions about their favorite people, songs, amus.e.m.e.nts, plays, books and other things one naturally wants to know about. The sum total of all these queries not only furnishes lots of fun at the time of writing, but also gives a good character study of the writer and a souvenir of one"s friends, which every girl will be glad to treasure.
It is said that life is made up of little things. Certainly, as we look back, these trifles often seem of most interest and value to us. And it is in order to preserve some of these stray bits of gold dust that this CHARACTER BOOK has been prepared--at the suggestion of one clever girl.
HOLIDAY AND SOCIAL HAPPENINGS
Arranged by MINNIE E. SALISBURY
Ill.u.s.trated by HORACE KINNEY CRANMER
This unique volume is an exceedingly attractive and practical gift book in which one may keep a record of social and holiday happenings and incidents of interest to one"s self. Under the various headings, such as "Christmas," "New Year"s Day," "Parties and Entertainments," etc., descriptions may be written which will a.s.sist one to avoid or repeat the details of a similar event in the future. Under the headings, "Special Occasions," "Miscellaneous," "Trips," etc., many happy and interesting events may be recorded, and as time goes on this chronicle of happenings may prove a pleasure and solace, dispelling the shadow of age with the sunshine of youth. Handsomely ill.u.s.trated throughout and printed in three colors on a superior grade of paper having a good writing surface.
CARD CLUB RECORD
Every person who attends card parties wants to refer at some time or another to what happened at or who attended a certain gathering and here is a book specially designed for that purpose. Blank s.p.a.ces are provided in which to record: The Date, Hostess, Game Played, Scores, Prizes, Winners, Refreshments, Guests, and General Remarks. The book is printed in two colors with handsome border designs, and includes concise card rules of latest revision. Both bindings put in a handsome box.
Everybody should save their
T H E A T R E P R O G R A M S
In after years many of them become historic and increase wonderfully in value as souvenirs of the great plays and actors you have seen. Nearly every one takes home their theatre program, and =is at a loss afterwards what to do with it=, or where to put it so it can be found when wanted in the future. Here is a book that solves the problem:
PLAYS AND PLAYERS A Theatre-Goer"s Record
in which one may keep a record of the plays seen, the date, play, theatre, in whose company, coupon of seats, comment on the play and players, synopsis of scenes, cast of characters, pictures, scenes and clippings pertaining to the play.
The paper (India Tint) is of fine quality; the printing is in colors; the binding is cloth with an appropriate cover design in colors; the whole making a very attractive book for gift purposes, or for one"s own use, and is put up in a handsome box.