“Very well,” said the fairy, “you shall go. Take hold of the tongue of the bell with both hands and don’t let go till I tell you.” The children did as the fairy told them and in a few moments they were moving through the air under the silver dome of the bell.
“Don’t be afraid, children,” cried the fairy, “I am sitting on the top and will guide you safely.”
“Thank you,” said Ray, “what fun this is! Be careful, Dorothy, to hold on tight.”
All at once they stopped. The children felt something hard under their feet, and the fairy Tinkle said, “Come out, children, and go where you please.” Then she disappeared and the children looked around to see their new surroundings.
“I suppose this is Prince Jingle’s country,” said Ray; “let us walk through it.” Just as they started to walk, they heard the most beautiful bells ringing. It was like sweet music and far clearer and prettier than any chimes. In a short time they came in sight of a beautiful silver castle. Silver coaches and carriages were standing outside and lovely ladies were walking into the castle on the arms of handsome men.
“We must go in the castle, too,” said Ray.
But Dorothy exclaimed, “O dear, I couldn’t, because I’m not dressed nice enough.”
“Never mind that,” said Ray, “come along.”
“O, no,” cried Dorothy, “I’m not going, because I’ve nothing to wear.”
“Bother,” said Ray, “you girls are always saying that; do you ever feel that you are dressed nice enough?”