“Come,” said Jack, “we have a gift for you. Here is a package of wild flower seeds which we hope you will plant.”
“Thank you, oh, thank you!” Both the girls were delighted.
“There’s only one condition with our gift; you must never tell anyone about us! If you do, not a seed will grow.”
“Oh!” The tears came into Mary Frances’ eyes. “Not Mother?” she asked.
“Would the Queen let them tell her mother?” Jack turned to Bet.
“Yes,” said Bet, “because her mother believes in fairies.”
“Indeed she does!” Mary Frances was enthusiastic. “She knows all about the Cooking People.”
“Yes,” both Bet and Jack nodded.
“The Thimble People.”