She stopped and looked at her.
“You are an earth child,” she said. “You shall go with me in my chariot.” And, taking her by the hand, she led her to a silver chariot that was waiting just beyond.
Taking the taper from Venus, the queen got in, and motioned Tina to follow.
She did so, and they rolled along toward the sea, the crowd scattering as they passed.
The chariot seemed to have no wheels, and when they reached the blue water, it slipped in and sailed along as easily as a boat.
Tina looked over, and saw that she could look through the water as easily as if there were nothing there.
The whole earth lay quiet before her. She looked down and saw a maiden standing at a window, looking out.
“She is unhappy,” said the queen; “and yet I think she will be glad to see me.” And she turned her face toward the windows where the maiden stood.
She turned and looked up at them, and a faint smile came over her face.