. The peacock and the wishing-fairy and other stories . tlefishes. The first fish he caught had to stay in his beak-pocket. It couldnt wriggle away. Mr. and Mrs. Pelican were so happy about itthat Mrs. Pelican started then and there for theEnd-of-the-earth. When she saw Stella she told her how gladMr. Pelican was about his beak-pocket, and thatshe would like one too. Because, she said, this way we can takemuch better care of our babies and bring themmore fish to eat. I always lost so many fisheswhen they would wriggle out of my beak. Ihope, Stella, she went on, that you dont mindmy coming back
. The peacock and the wishing-fairy and other stories . tlefishes. The first fish he caught had to stay in his beak-pocket. It couldnt wriggle away. Mr. and Mrs. Pelican were so happy about itthat Mrs. Pelican started then and there for theEnd-of-the-earth. When she saw Stella she told her how gladMr. Pelican was about his beak-pocket, and thatshe would like one too. Because, she said, this way we can takemuch better care of our babies and bring themmore fish to eat. I always lost so many fisheswhen they would wriggle out of my beak. Ihope, Stella, she went on, that you dont mindmy coming back to you. This is the second timeI have been to see you. The first time you mademy legs a little longer. I hope you do not think that I amalways wanting things. Indeed, answered Stella, I am glad to give you a beak-pocket. If you were asking for things for yourself it wouldbe different; but what you want is something that is going tohelp your babies. You will be able to give them more fish,and I want to see them have lots to eat and grow strong ££? THE WISHING-FAIRYS ANIMAL FRIENDS Thank you so much, you dear Stella, I love you verymuch. I love you too, Stella said. I love you because you areso good to your babies. Now, go home, and I am sure youwill like your beak-pocket. Good-by, Mrs. Pelican, good-by,and give my love to your family. If there is anything elseyou need, be sure to come back and ask me for it,—anythingyou wish for I will give you. After Mrs. Pelican had drunk out of the Get-big-pool, shehurried home again. She could hardly wait to see how wellshe would be able to carry fish in her nice new beak-pocket. A long time after this, when all the baby-pelicans hadgrown up and could take care of themselves, Mrs. Pelicantold Mr. Pelican one day she was going back to the End-of-the-earth again to see Stella. What do you want to ask her for this time? Mr. Pelicanasked. I dont want to ask her for anything. She was very goodto me, and I want to give her a present.
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