“I will love you with all my soul as long as I live; and when I meet the old man in the Valley of Shadows, I hope we shall be happy.”
“You will be, forever and forever,” said the fairy, with a radiant smile.
And Seekpeace most faithfully kept his promise, and was happy to the end of his journey.’
“Now, how do you like my story, children?” asked Mr. Lee.
“Very much, father,” replied Flora. “I think I know what it means too. Goldenhand wasn’t a real giant, like those in Jack and the Beanstalk.”
“You are right, my child. What do you think of Pureheart?”
“She was a very nice fairy.”
“What do you think of her, Mary? Did you like her?”
“Yes, sir.”