"I will make you princes," said Prince Erian; "I will make you kings, if you will assist me in all my undertakings."
"Men of our kind," said Long, "give kingdoms but receive none. At odd times, dear prince, we shall visit you. May we always find you happy and contented."
Then bowing low to Prince Erian, Long, Large, and Keen Eyes sighed and disappeared.
XV
LOONY JOHN
When Loony John was born, his mother leaned her head sadly on her hand and murmured:
"What will become of this boy later? Will he be wicked or innocent, rich or poor, intelligent or a simpleton?"
"He will be rich," answered a little fairy. Her voice seemed to come from the rafters.