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WASSA’S THEFT. 4I

into the net, cast it once more into the
water.

Down to the depths of the lake went the
weighted net, and a shower of spray arose,
while Toto, delighted at the success of his
plan, danced joyfully about, and then bounded
into the woods and sought the hollow tree that
served him for a home. Into this he crept,
and sinking on to his bed of moss, was soon
asleep.

The sun rose on a scene so peaceful and
quiet that no one would have believed that
hundreds of elves had made it their play-
ground.