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“Jasmine,” said Rusialka, “you are slight and slender, and winsome! I can see that your blossoms will bring a pang to tender hearts, for you mean 'separation,' but of all the messengers of woe you are the gentlest, sweet Jasmine.”
Then the Michaelmas Daisy came forward too.
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“And you, Daisy,” added Rusialka, “you soften the bitter parting with a fond farewell.”
The Jasmine gave a sigh and curtsied.
“If I bring a sad message,” she said, “my sister the Snowdrop is ever close at hand—and her meaning is 'hope.'”
The Snowdrop came forward and curtsied to the fairy.
“I am the herald in all our flower pageants,” she said. “And some call me the 'Fair Maid of February.'”