And she sang gayly as they floated in the clear air , while her friend kept time with his waving wings , and ever as they went along all grew fairer ; and thus they came to Fairy-Land . As Bud passed through the gates , she no longer wondered that the exiled Fairies wept and sorrowed for the lovely home they had lost . Bright clouds floated in the sunny sky , casting a rainbow light on the Fairy palaces below , where the Elves were dancing ; while the low , sweet voices of the singing flowers sounded softly through the fragrant air , and mingled with the music of the rippling waves , as they flowed on beneath the blossoming vines that drooped above them . All was bright and beautiful ; but kind little Bud would not linger , for the forms of the weeping Fairies were before her ; and though the blossoms nodded gayly on their stems to welcome her , and the soft winds kissed her cheek , she would not stay , but on to the Flower Palace she went , into a pleasant hall whose walls were formed of crimson roses , amid whose leaves sat little Elves , making sweet music on their harps . When they saw Bud , they gathered round her , and led her through the flower-wreathed arches to a group of the most beautiful Fairies , who were gathered about a stately lily , in whose fragrant cup sat one whose purple robe and glittering crown told she was their Queen . Bud knelt before her , and , while tears streamed down her little face , she told her errand , and pleaded earnestly that the exiled Fairies might be forgiven , and not be left to pine far from their friends and kindred . And as she prayed , many wept with her ; and when she ceased , and waited for her answer , many knelt beside her , praying forgiveness for the unhappy Elves . With tearful eyes , Queen Dew-Drop replied , -- `` Little maiden , your prayer has softened my heart . They shall not be left sorrowing and alone , nor shall you go back without a kindly word to cheer and comfort them . We will pardon their fault , and when they can bring hither a perfect Fairy crown , robe , and wand , they shall be again received as children of their loving Queen . The task is hard , for none but the best and purest can form the Fairy garments ; yet with patience they may yet restore their robes to their former brightness . Farewell , good little maiden ; come with them , for but for you they would have dwelt for ever without the walls of Fairy-Land . '' `` Good speed to you , and farewell , '' cried they all , as , with loving messages to their poor friends , they bore her to the gates . Day after day toiled little Bud , cheering the Fairies , who , angry and disappointed , would not listen to her gentle words , but turned away and sat alone weeping . They grieved her kind heart with many cruel words ; but patiently she bore with them , and when they told her they could never perform so hard a task , and must dwell for ever in the dark forest , she answered gently , that the snow-white lily must be planted , and watered with repentant tears , before the robe of innocence could be won ; that the sun of love must shine in their hearts , before the light could return to their dim crowns , and deeds of kindness must be performed , ere the power would come again to their now useless wands . Then they planted the lilies ; but they soon drooped and died , and no light came to their crowns . They did no gentle deeds , but cared only for themselves ; and when they found their labor was in vain , they tried no longer , but sat weeping . Bud , with ceaseless toil and patient care , tended the lilies , which bloomed brightly , the crowns grew bright , and in her hands the wands had power over birds and blossoms , for she was striving to give happiness to others , forgetful of herself . And the idle Fairies , with thankful words , took the garments from her , and then with Bud went forth to Fairy-Land , and stood with beating hearts before the gates ; where crowds of Fairy friends came forth to welcome them . But when Queen Dew-Drop touched them with her wand , as they passed in , the light faded from their crowns , their robes became like withered leaves , and their wands were powerless .
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