That they have nothing much to do but sit and sing and smile;

Each has a task he must perform—he must be smart and good

And do his work as carefully as real-sure people should.

Some Fairies have to hurry forth and waken all the leaves

And bid them come and dress the trees in dainty styles and weaves;

Some Fairies have to go with paint and some with rich perfume,

And tint and scent the flowers when they open into bloom.

The Jack-o'-lantern Fairies have to dance above the bogs

To make a light for all the concerts given by the frogs;

And others whisper to the bees and tell them where to look

For honey in a clover bloom that hides beside the brook.

And some come when the night is here and you have gone to sleep

They find your home and then upon your pillow they will creep,

And tell you dreams that you must dream; and then, you understand,

Next morning you may truly say you've been to Fairy-land.

"But now, in regard to this syrup, I wonder very much how it tastes," interrupted the King, returning to the matter that had been upon his mind, "tell me, how does it taste?"

"Very sweet, your Majesty," said Zuzu, "and it is very nice with Waffles. I have eaten it often."

"But whence do you obtain this syrup?" asked the King.

62"The best kind comes out of a tree," said Zuzu, who had often been with his uncle when he was making maple sugar.

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