THE LAND OF THE MID-DAY MOON. 177,

that by the time it was full, the waters of the
lake had receded perceptibly.

Thus encouraged, Wassa worked diligently,
filling her cup and watering the plants. As
the first drop touched the leaves, each plant
received new life, the withered stalks became
once more green and fresh, and the drooping
flowers bloomed in
) gay colors.

So interested did
uy Wassa become in
restoring the wilted
plants to life, that
before she knew it
the lake had dis-
appeared, and the path
was lined with the gay
flowers that bloom only in
Fairyland.

Once more Wassa proceeded
on her way to the ocean, that appeared to lie
as far away as ever, and in the course of her
wanderings she came upon a grove of trees
laden with the most delicious fruits. Tired
and thirsty as she was, this was a tempting
sight to Wassa, and she sprang joyfully for-