“We’d
love to
keep you
longer”
“And one more surprise! You may tell your mother about us, and explain about the dolly’s clothes. Please pack them all, attendants!”
“Here’s the suit case!” said Fairy Lady, handing out Mary Marie’s little suit case, “and over there is the trunk. Put the caps in the tray, remember!”
“You have saved us from being Never-Nevers,” continued the King, “because you kept the secret until you finished the lessons. And now, that you are going—here is a bag of useful gifts for you to open when you reach home. Pack the bag in the suit case, attendants.”
“We’d love to keep you longer—you, and sweet Mary Marie—but your Grandma has called you twice. You may show her all the pretty things you’ve made, when you get home. Let us know when you want us again, unless you wish” (and the King laughed) “to say forever—Good-bye. Who’ll say Good-bye forever?” he asked.
“Oh, Your Majesty, not I!” said Mary Frances.
“Pack the bag in the suit case, attendants”