And just the proper number,
Then if you keep us shining bright,
We’ll work and never slumber.”
“Well done, my hearties!” cried Sir Bodkin proudly. “Now, Baster, you jolly rogue, show her how to baste the seams.”
From the line a large One-Eyed Fairy stepped out.
“Some thread in my eye and we’ll start,” he said.
“Remember the proper length,” said Baster, as Margaret took up the spool of basting-thread.
From the tip of her nose to the end of her arm, Sir Bodkin said was the proper length. When Margaret had measured the basting-thread she cut it from the spool with her scissors.
