AN ANSWER TO ..."

Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 116, 12 November 1938, Page 20

AN ANSWER TO ..."

"Wil.dflower," Brooklyn.—"Far better to bring down the house than the horse," *ays Letterbox Elf, who has just read your circus story. Good work, pixie, Printer Man will Jump for joy when he sees' the typing. "Ptiuyfeatters," I<!m4 Bay.—Tha sunflower face 1b really sunny and cheerful and *'pa»sles for thoughts" Is true of the other flower head. Neat sketching, elf. : "Ferryman," John sen vllte.—l do remember ft.j for I was quite lost between Its exciting pages. And now Letterbox Elf has bis tip-tilted nose between Its covers. "Timothy," City.—Thank you Tor the party game lad. It would be equally food fun at a picnic. "Cornflower," City.—So many lines to learn by heart you'll need as good a memory as the . Pixie Postman and even he forgets pennames sometimes. "Aunt Jemina," City.—Two small nieces to look after now. I like your sketches. You'd love a book of child sketches called "Important People." "Yum Yum, Ngaio.—Brave of you, for the rivers still hold a wintry tingle in their waters' and tree shade shuts out the warming sun. "Pal," Lyall Bay.—An airy fairy evening, wasn't it? We' may have glimpsed your bonfire. . Wouldn't it be < fun to tie your Kfng letters to a rocket. "Margaret W.," M»alo.—We Mke your pastel picture, Margaret. Will you please choose another plxle-name, dear. "Strawberry" belongs.

"Gweyev" Karorl.—Gleam of bronze and gold of primroses an .cleverly blended in your picture, elf ... and the purple hoods of the violets are nicely shaded. "Lorralna W.." Lyall Bay.—What adventures pennies and threepences must bare . . . specially round about Guy Fawies Day. Tbank you for your story of a penny and your poem. . "Fr«fa Froß," JohiisoMllle.—■A surprise for your dog when yon turned Into * water sprite. I suppose be enjoys a swim with you, now. ! . \ : "Rambling Ran," Miramar. —Good for you, Bon. Cooking In a camp oven is no easy matter. Have you tried to make dampers? "Little Grey Goose." Kelburn.-MVe can imagine you rehearsing for your concert at this very moment. Letterbox Elf and I wish you great success. ■ . "Pepper Pot," Brooklyn.—The very first painting opened, pixio. Each small petal was so carefully coloured.