MARY FRANCES heard music and singing. She heard the words:
Who’s the bravest in this land?
She who holds in her right hand
The long lost precious story;
She’s the bravest in this land.
Then Mary Frances remembered, and stepped forward with the story.
She was met by a beautiful young lady, who introduced herself as the Story Lady, and a small company of story people, who led her to the castle of the King and Queen of Story Island. They took her into the court, where the rulers sat in state.
“Welcome!” said the Story King, rising.
“Welcome!” said the Story Queen, rising.