“‘Fairies are stronger than you think. I will summon my helpers.’
“Anna Belle then heard a sound as of wind whistling around the corners. In a moment there appeared fairies without number. Such silvery sprites they were Anna Belle longed to take one to her heart and keep for ever and ever.
“‘Come!’ cried the Fairy, who seemed to be the leader.
“As she floated away all followed, and Anna Belle found they were headed straight for her own home and the attic.
“As she wondered how they would get in, she found herself flying easily through the tiny bird window high up in the tower.
“‘How lovely!’ she cried. ‘I never knew it was for fairies!’
“‘Show what we are to take,’ cried the Fairy. ‘We must hurry.’
“Anna Belle pointed out a music box, books, dishes, balls, skates. In fact, toys of every description. Then she opened one large box to find a beautiful doll with eyes closed in slumber. ‘For Elsie,’ she whispered, and watched to see each fairy gather up a gift and press close to its shining bosom.
“‘Show what we are to take,’ cried the Fairy. ‘We must hurry’”