He can even read a dictionary.”
Tommy was pleased you may be sure, for he was the best reader in his class.
The Funny Fairy called next:
“Writing Fairy, bright and airy,
By fire-light, come out to-night.”
The Writing Fairy came out with letters all over him, whistling and singing:
“He has the neatest copy-book,
In the school-room, come and look.”
Tommy knew that he did write neatly. The Funny Fairy said:
“Be it fancy, fact, or fable,