. The sea fairies . 119. THE sun must be going under a cloud, said Trot, lookingahead. They had descended far into the ocean depths again—further, the girl thought, than they had ever been before. No, the Queen answered, after a glance ahead of them;that is a cuttlefish, and he is dyeing the sea around him withink, so that he can hide from us. Let us turn a little to theleft, for we could see nothing at all in that inky water. Following her advice they made a broad curve to the left,and at once the water began to darken in that direction, , there s another of 5em, said Capn Bill, as the
. The sea fairies . 119. THE sun must be going under a cloud, said Trot, lookingahead. They had descended far into the ocean depths again—further, the girl thought, than they had ever been before. No, the Queen answered, after a glance ahead of them;that is a cuttlefish, and he is dyeing the sea around him withink, so that he can hide from us. Let us turn a little to theleft, for we could see nothing at all in that inky water. Following her advice they made a broad curve to the left,and at once the water began to darken in that direction, , there s another of 5em, said Capn Bill, as thelittle party came to a sudden halt. So there is, returned the Queen, and Trot thought therewas a little quiver of anxiety in her voice. We must go farto the right to escape the ink. 12O Chapter Eleven So they again started, this time almost at a right angle totheir former course, and the little girl inquired: How can the cuttlefish color the water so very black?They carry big sacks in front of them, where they con-ceal
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