“Very well,” said Nimbus briskly, “keep right on don’t believing. It doesn’t disturb me in the least.”
“And besides,” said Billy, “there couldn’t be such a thing as a Geography Fairy.”
“How do you know?” demanded Nimbus.
“Because,” said Billy, “I have never seen one.”
“Nonsense!” returned Nimbus. “Did you ever see a noise?”
“No,” Billy admitted, “I don’t think I ever did. At least I don’t remember ever having seen one.”
“Well, do you believe that there aren’t any noises?”
Billy had no reply that seemed suitable, and so he said nothing.
Apparently not caring whether he got an answer or not, Nimbus leaped lightly from the lilac blossom and, picking up an irregular sunbeam that filtered through the bush, he set it carefully on edge against the brim of Billy’s hat.
