POLLY, PETER AND WALLABY

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 3 April 1926, Page 10

POLLY, PETER AND WALLABY

You will remember that (he Chums entered their carriage and very gaily drove off to the ball. The carriage few along, but much to their surprise, the road was quite strange to them. “I don’t, remember tins part at all.” said Polly, “it certainly is new to me,” answered Richard.

After driving for quite a long way the carriage drew up before a strange field gateway, all broken and ruined. Richard thought it must be wrong. “Why, the house is all tumbling down!” said Polly. “This is a funny place for a ball.” However, they decided to go in, although they were just a little nervous.

Inside the old house everything was bare and deserted, broken, and covered with cobwebs. They explored the place upstairs and downstairs. Only a few mice scampered about. Richard was awfully angry. “I’ll bet it’s a practical joke,” he cried. Polly was more concerned as to how they were to get home.

Then a very wonderful thing happened. Suddenly, in the midst of the argument, a bright light filled the room, and a most beautiful little figure appeared. You can guess it made the Chums jump, but the little figure assured them there was no need to fear.

“I come from the Queen of Fairies.” she said. “the Queen sent the invitation, and the carriage was rally a Fairy Coach. The isn't realy an old hour, except to your mortal eyes. You are in the undert of a Famu Forest. I'll wave my wand and you shall see for yourselve see-!”

And, to the astonishment of the three Chums, they found themselves in the midst of a wonderful wood surrounded by elves and faines. I’m afraid they were too astonished to speak. “Come!" said the Fairy. “The Fairy Bali is ready to commence,” and then they heard strains of most wonderful music echoing through the trees.