CONTENTS

I.The Princess and the Others[1]
Introduces some people in Garden and Sky.
Meet them now if you like, or come back by and by.
II.The Sailor’s Star[11]
Tells how the Jane Ellen sailed far o’er the sea;
Found a rock, built a ladder, and pleased Little B.
III.The Comet and the Pole Star[42]
On the sands of the seashore you learn what befell
A bad little Comet.—Oh, it punished him well!
IV.Old Sol’s Menagerie[65]
The cages are safe, though you can’t see the bars;
The Zodiac Circus,—Performers all Stars!
V.Major[80]
Here comes a great Wagon. Ahoy! Who goes there?
Did some one say, “Dipper”? Why!—’tis you, Mr. Bear!
VI.The Bee Baby[98]
Were I seeking a spot that was safe for a babe, or
To build me a cot, and would not lose my labor,
I would not choose Xyntli, myself, for a neighbor!
VII.Lady Moon’s Lantern[127]
Rise, rise, Lady Moon! Soar high,—sail over!—
Where is Bee Baby now? Shall I discover?
VIII.Andromeda’s Birthday[133]
Meteors are ripe! A touch makes them fly.
I suspect there’ll be doings to-night in the Sky.
IX.A Surprise Party[149]
It was all Little Bear: (though they all said they all knew it!)
But for him they’d have paid no attention at all to it.
X.Travelers’ Tales[171]
Tip-top o’ the hill!—There’s the fit starting-place
For a highflier journey through direful Space!
XI.Torquillon’s Lair[192]
His spirit was selfish, his ways impolite.
Hey! Ships and Star People! Ye made a brave fight!
Epilogue[230]