Let the first boat be of a large pink rose petal and have its sail of the same color.
Make Two Vessels
of white rose petals with white sails and join the boats with a strip of white tissue-paper. Paste one end of the paper strip on the inner part of the right-hand side of one boat and fasten the other end of the paper strip on the inner part of the left-hand side of the other boat, allowing sufficient space between the two boats to keep them from touching. The twins will then sail together like two beautiful white sea-gulls floating on the crest of a wave.
Fig. [540].—Form a flat stand.
Fig. [541].—Green tissue-paper sail and mast.
Take one of the green leaves and fasten on it a green sail different in shape from the white ([Fig. 541]). Place this boat with the other pretty craft on the miniature lake in the large glass dish or basin. Though not so fragile and delicate, the green bark is charming. Agitate and move the water as the boats lie at anchor, and watch the effect. Drifting, floating, and dancing, the fleet of tiny boats will begin to move: the mingling of the different tints and colors, the various beautiful reflections cast in the clear water by the little vessels with their spreading sails, form a delightful fairy-like spectacle. [Fig. 542] gives only a faint idea of the actual scene, which is all color, life, fragrance, and beauty.
When you keep the dainty fleet on the water in-doors, it ought to remain in good condition for several days. If you wish to have the