Presently she heard the , honk of Billy Bullfrog's horn, and in another moment the turtlemobile swung around the tall sedge grass.
"You're late," she said, as she took her seat.
"I'm sorry, your Royal Highness," said chauffeur Billy Bullfrog, "but the turtlemobile was tired, and I couldn't make him put on more speed."
The princess made no reply, but sat gazing at the setting sun's reflection in the bright waters of the lake. The sky was all fairy colors, and just above the green tree tops the evening star was shining.
The turtlemobile swiftly in and out among the lily pads and of grass until it came to the open water. In the center of the lake was a beautiful white lily. Here the turtlemobile stopped, and the Princess Lil stepped out on the smooth green lily pad. Quickly running across, she tripped lightly down the golden stairway inside the stem of the beautiful white pond lily. When she reached the bottom of the golden flight, she opened a little door, and entered her pink and white . Throwing herself down on a silken couch, she rang a bell, and presently a pretty little fairy appeared.
"Lorelei," said the princess, "I am weary; bring me my
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