It was such fun! One head after another went down into the water to see who could seize an apple between his teeth without using his hands to help him.
When the company grew tired of this sport, there were other games and more lively dances.
Then there were refreshments. There was plenty of tea for the big folks, and bread and cheese and potato cakes for all.
As they sat eating, the piper began to play a soft, sad tune.
"They do say he learned it of the fairies," whispered Mollie to Norah.
Just then, the children's school-teacher came and sat down beside them. He heard the word "Fairies."
"Do you believe in fairies?" he asked Norah.
She lifted her blue eyes in surprise.
"Sure, sir. They live in the hills and caves. And there be some, I have heard, who have their homes under the waves of the sea. This night they are more lively than at most times.