A BEAUTIFUL ANSWER.
When the Emperor of Germany was lately on a visit to a distant portion his dominions, he was welcomed by the school children of the village. After their speaker had made a speech for them, he thanked them. Then taking an orange from a plate, he asked “To what kingdom does this belong ?” “The vegetable kingdom, sire,” replied the little girl. The Emperor took a gold coin from his pocket, and, holding it up, asked, “ And to what kingdom does this belong?” “To the mineral kingdom, sire,” replied the little girl, “ And to what kingdom do I belong, then ?” asked the Emperor. The little girl colored deeply, for she did not like to say “ the animal kingdom,” as he thought she would, lest his Majesty should be offended, when a bright thought came, and she said, with radiant eyes, “To God’s kingdom, sire.” The Emperor was deeply moved. A. tear stood in his eye. He placed his hand on the child’s head and said, most devoutly, “ Grant that I may be accounted worthy of that kingdom.”
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Evening Star, Issue 3733, 9 February 1875, Page 3
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179A BEAUTIFUL ANSWER. Evening Star, Issue 3733, 9 February 1875, Page 3
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