“That will be lovely,” said Helen’s mamma. “Toyville is a very fine place, indeed.” Then she kissed Helen good-night, and soon the little girl was fast asleep.
The Third Chapter.
The coming of two Strangers. And of the old Inn at the hanging Sign of the Black Lion. Also of the hurried Command given the Soldiers by Tommy.
ELEN was at the toymaker’s bright and early the next morning. She brought a little basket in which were some nice chicken sandwiches and two rosy red apples for herself and Tommy.
Helen told Tommy her mamma thought that on a trip to Toyville they would need some lunch. “And,” she continued, “Mamma said we might remain in Toyville all day if we wished, and Mr. Poodle is willing.”