She performed the same ceremony for Cap'n Bill, who was doubtful
about the Magic Circle because he felt the same after it as he had
before. But he said nothing of his unbelief, and soon they left the
palace and started upon their journey.






THE BASHFUL OCTOPUS

CHAPTER 9





It was a lovely day, and the sea was like azure under the rays of
the sun.

Over the flower beds and through the gardens they swam, emerging
into the open sea in a direction opposite that taken by the visitors
the day before. The party consisted of but four: Queen Aquareine,
Princess Clia, Trot and Cap'n Bill.

"People who live upon the land know only those sea creatures which
they are able to catch in nets or upon hooks or those which become
disabled and are washed ashore," remarked the Queen as they swam