“And what peculiar powers does it possess?”
“Why, it grants its wearer the fulfillment of one wish,” she answered.
All the high counselors regarded her earnestly.
“Then that was the cloak I wore when I wished to be ten feet high!” said Tollydob.
“And I wore it when I wished I could reach the apple,” said Tellydeb.
“And I wore it when I wished that my dog Ruffles could speak,” said Tallydab.
“And I wore it when I wished the royal purse would always remain full,” said Tillydib.
“I did not know that,” remarked Fluff, thoughtfully. “But I’ll never forget that I lent it to Aunt Rivette, and that was the time she wished she could fly!”
“Why, it’s wonderful!” cried old Tullydub. “Has it granted you, also, a wish?”
“Yes,” said Fluff, brightly. “And I’ve been happy ever since.”