“Yaa! yaa!” came a little piping cry from the grass, and the water sprite dropped to the ground beside the babies.
“He’s crying!” sang out the water sprite. “His eyes are open!”
Another little cry and another came from the grass, and the water sprite sang out again:
“They’re all crying! They’re all coming to! They’re all right! Hurrah!”
He picked up the three babies and bundled them in his arms, and without another word gave a leap into the water and splash! went down and out of sight, babies and all.
Florrie laughed, Winnie laughed, and Pennie and Merrimeg laughed too.
“But I’m sorry his house is ruined,” said Merrimeg.
“Oh, he’ll mend it in no time,” said Florrie. “But see, Merrimeg, you’re all wet!”