“Yes,” the fairy acknowledged, “the Queen of all Fairies told us that we must finish the lessons before your parents——”
“And aunt,” interrupted Crow Shay.
“Yes,” laughed Fairly Flew, “and aunt, come home.”
“Oh, dear,” cried Mary Frances, “I love my lessons so much, and yet I do want my father and mother home.”
“Never mind,” said the fairy, “never mind; let us finish the lessons as soon as we can; and afterward if you need me very much, and call me with the magic rhyme when no real people can overhear us, I will come sometimes to help you.”
“Oh, will you?” exclaimed Mary Frances, drying her tears. “That is a real comfort to think of.”
“Now, go take a walk,” continued Fairly Flew; “you have been indoors long enough for to-day.”