ALADDIN. in a great rage stamped on the ground, threw some perfume on the fire, and the stone slipped Aladdin cried in vain for help, for no one could hear him. In his distress he wrung his hands, and hap- pened to rub aring the magician had given him. Instantly a Genie stood before him, and said, “I am your slave as long as you wear that ring. What / do you want?” ‘Take me home,” said Aladdin; and ina moment he found himself at his own door, and his mother was delighted to see him. All went well with them now, as they had only to rub the lamp or the ring to have all their hearts could wish. Then Aladdin fell in love with a beautiful Princess, and tried hard to win her for his bride. The slave of the lamp built him a magnificent palace, and after a while he married y Ke back into its place. INSTANTLY A GENIE STOOD BEFORE HIM. the Princess he loved, and the two lived happily together. But it was not long before the old magician began to make | I21I