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IMAGINOTIONS

"I sha'n't," said the boy, clapping his hands with glee. "I 've won, and I'm to have the prize!"

"You sha'n't have anything but a good thrashing!" said the wizard, and, catching up his wand, he rushed toward the tester.

But at that moment, a crack was heard. The tester broke like a bubble, and forth from it came the majestic figure of the enchanter Merlin.

THE MAGICIAN AND THE WIZARD GO HOME.

The wizard and magician fell upon their knees.

"It is Merlin!" they cried.

"Yes," replied the enchanter, gravely, "it is Merlin. When a wizard and magician spend their mighty powers in juggling tricks fit only to amuse fools, those powers must be taken from them.