Miller, Olive Beaupré, ed, Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers), 1882-1945, illustrator · Chicago : The Bookhouse for children · leaf 164
in the presence of such splendor, whichseemed to me as if it might bum any one who should touch it! The King inclined his head slightly—The King oj Siamhad saluted me! (I learned afterwards that I was the only onewho had ever been honored in such fashion. And I was soonable to return the Kings… … i6i MY BOOK HOUSE placed upon my head a chaplet of pearls set with gold and preciousstones, and then retired to his Palace. The multitude, who until now had remained prostrated, nowrose up, and with shouts and cries of joy, accompanied me to myown palace, where I was to dwell. It was in a garden,…
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