So what she says, goes!"

"Miss Hester Corey is now a member," said Midget, "and her name
is,--is----"

"Sand Witch," suggested Tom.

"Yes," said King; "you expect witches to cut up tricks."

"All right," said Hester. "Call me Sand Witch, and you'll see there are
good witches as well as bad."

"Come on, then," said Marjorie, "and show us how you can work. Let's put
this palace back into shape again as quick as scat!"

They all fell to work, and it didn't take so very long after all. Hester
was conquered by the power of Marjorie's kindness, and she was meek as a
lamb. She did whatever she was told, and was a quick and willing worker.

"Now," said Midget, after it was all in order once more, "now we'll have
our celebration. You see, we have six in our court now, instead of
five, and I think it's nicer. I'll give the Sand Witch my sash to wear,
and she can be my first lady-in-waiting."

This position greatly pleased Hester, and she took her place at the side
of the enthroned Queen, while Tom stood at her other side. King played a
grand tune, and they all sang.

The song was in honor of the flag-raising, and was hastily composed by
Marjorie for the occasion: