She did not want to leave Ireland and feel that she had deceived the boy. Still, she loved to think that he believed her to be a fairy.
It was a beautiful dream to John. She did not like to disturb that beautiful dream. Puzzled, she shook her head as she started her car. Then she was off, down the dusty road.
CHAPTER X
BECAUSE HE IS IRISH
"I cannot see fairies.
I dream them.
There is no fairy can hide from me.
I keep on dreaming till I find them."
—Hilda Conklin
John O'Day walked slowly through the village. He walked through the village because he wanted all the boys to see his fine suit.
The fine suit was a bit torn and soiled from the fight he had had. Still John was proud of it.