"She has gone," said Peter. "That is too bad." And he looked ready to cry.
"Why, yes, Peter," said the Story Lady. "She has gone. But don't you think that she is happy to be just a water fairy again? She likes that better, you know. You must be glad that you found her and helped her melt."
"I am glad," said Peter. "But it was only a 'Once upon a time' story, wasn't it?"
"Of course it was, Peter. But don't you know that all snowflakes are water fairies? Now run along and play with those that are left."
HOW PETER HELPED GRANDMOTHER
Grandmother was getting ready for Thanksgiving. Peter and Polly and father and mother were going to her house on that day.
So grandmother was making mince pies. She was making other things, too. One was fruit cake.
Peter and Polly were down at grandmother's, helping. At least, Polly was helping and Peter was hindering.