But here Captain Featherweight called the meeting to order, and ended all dispute by declaring that the name of the new home should be “Mount Fern”, because there was a fern growing just below, at the foot of the wall.
As a rule, the Elves lived in peace and harmony, and they adored their Captain. His word was law, and when any disputes arose he always acted as judge.
After the name of the new home had been decided upon, Captain Featherweight gave each elf his work to do in its arrangement and furnishing, and in a very short time it was all in perfect order and ready to live in.
The Captain was very much pleased, and complimented his Elves on their ability to do their work well and quickly.
“And since our house is now all in perfect order,” said the Captain, “let us have some music to celebrate the event. Tono, will you please sing something for us?”
“With pleasure,” answered Tono. “What would you like?”
“I leave the selection entirely to you,” said the Captain.
Then Tono, who was leader of the elfin choir, played and sang:
“Twinkle, twinkle, firefly bright,