“Forgive me, K’me-wan,” said the Summer Queen humbly.
“My child, thou hast well nigh killed me,” moaned K’me-wan faintly. “Thy disobedience has brought great suffering in my cherished island. My giant warriors conquered or Poon with his cruel ice scepter would have reigned king over all. Never again can I venture on such a struggle.”
“Never again shall I disobey thee,” declared Nipon, the Summer Queen.
“Hasten back to the land of Sunshine,” said K’me-wan, rising. “There thou art sadly needed, for the leaves have changed their color and the blossoms are almost gone. Hasten back and give them new life, my daughter.”
Then Nipon bade farewell to the Rain-mother and departed for the land of Sunshine. As she drew near her heart was filled with a wonderful joy and peace.
“Welcome, Nipon,” laughed the warm sunbeams.
“Welcome, Nipon,” sang the gentle breezes.
“Welcome, our life-giving Summer Queen,” nodded the forest trees.