"Won't it hurt you?" she inquired.
"Only for a moment; but the reward will be so great that I won't mind an instant's pain. Will you do this favor for me?"
"I'll try," replied Twinkle, gravely.
"Then I will be very grateful," said Prince Turtle, "and agree to afterward send you home safe and sound, and as quickly as you came."
[Chapter VI]
Twinkle Meets the Corrugated Giants
"AND now, while we are waiting," continued the fairy turtle, "I want to find a certain flower that has wonderful powers to protect mortals from any injury. Not that I fear I shall be unable to take care of you, but it's just as well to be on the safe side."
"Better," said Twinkle, earnestly. "Where's the flower?"