DAPHNE.

APHNE was the daughter of the River
Peneus.

She was a beautiful child and her father

loved her more than anything else in the

  

world.

Her home was ina cave which he had cut for
her in a great white cliff.

The walls of the cave were of marble.

From the roof hung crystal chandeliers which
Peneus’ servants had made.

On the floor was a soft green carpet woven by
the water fairies.

Peneus brought his most beautiful pebbles to
Daphne’s cave every night.

He sang songs to her in the evenings and told
her stories of his travels.

She visited with him the great island which he
was building in the sea.

When the morning star shone in the Sky it was
Daphne who awakened the birds and flowers.

With her golden hair flying behind her, she sped
into the forest.. Everything awoke when they felt
the touch of her rosy fingers, and smiled as they
Saw her happy face.