The boy closed his eyes.

"Now repeat after me:

"Bright eyes, light eyes! Fairies of the dell,
Come and listen while my woes I tell."

The boy did as he was told.

"Now open your eyes," ordered Maisie.

The boy opened his eyes and within six inches of his hand lay the
pocketbook. Eagerly he took it and opened it.

"Is the money all there?" asked Maisie.

"Every cent!" cried the boy with joy.

"You had better believe in good fairies," said Maisie, as she ran away
laughing.

"Ah, you are the good fairy!" called the boy after her. "Many, many
thanks for your kindness."




THE LITTLE PIONEER'S RIDE.