THREE KINGDOMS FOR TWO LEGS.

Evening Post, Volume LXVIII, Issue 128, 26 November 1904, Page 10

THREE KINGDOMS FOR TWO LEGS.

A dying King of England once begged his physician to tell him plainly what he thought of his case. "Well, truly, ' said the physician, "I would not have your Majesty's .'two legs for your Majesty' 6 three, kingdoms." "But I would gladly give* my three kingdoms for your I ' two legs," replied^ the King. The exchange' could not be effected, but even if it had been possible, the physician, as we have seen, r \vas averse to the deal. Consideration"' of this anecdote — which, unlike a good many of its kind, happens to be true — brings home the fact that the rich man's hold upon sound health is little, if indeed, at all, superior to that of the poor man,«the best remedial agent known being practically within the reach of all. The proverb that v. is better to be born lucky than rich has been explained by showing that whereas, the born ,rich sometimes become poor, the born lucky always becomes rich — and contrive to re main so. The explanation would oe morisatisfactory if riches assured happiness , but they don't. They go far towards attaining it, but by no means assure v. Wealth is not health, but -health is wealth, for whoso has it not is poor indeed. "From my "childhood I suffered extremely from biliousness and indigestion," wrote Miss Sarah E. Parker, of Forrest-street, Cottesloe, near Perth, W.A., on 2nd March, 1904. "Often I was prostrated for days together by these distressing complaints. While the attacks lasted I Was unable to eat anything. In fact, f the mere sight of food was abhor'reht to me. I was always weary and listless. Month succeeded month without any improvement in my condition, and I became very weak and thin. "At that time I was residing at East Beverley, in this State, with my grandmother, with whom I had lived since I was eight years old. It is now just six years since my illness became almost insupportable. When I was at my worst my grandmother persuaded me to try Mother Siegel'a Curative Syrup. After taking it for a few days, I began to feel better and brighter. I developed an appetite and could eat with enjoyment. My sleep was calm and refreshing, and my strength gradually returned. In brief, under the influence of Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup I was soon transformed from a bilious, dyspeptic, delicate girl into an active healthy, cheerful young woman." — (Signed) Sarah E. Parker. The time has passed when kings offer in vain to barter their realm for health, j In the twentieth century, if a cure is possible (and very rarely is it not) it is to be obtained speedily and cheaply — as Miss Parker obtained it. — Advt.

Historian : "Boy, is this the field upon which the great battle was fought?" Native Boy : "No, zur ; that be it at the top of that hill." Historian : " Dear, dear! That hill must be quite a mile away! (Playfully) Why ever didn't they fight it in this field?" Boy : "I zuppose because this yield. belongs to Varmer Jdnson. He never will lend his yields for ' anything, not even for t' village sports !'' Be gOod, sweet maid, and let who can be clever, ' but don't let them be at your expense.