Little Houstonia merrily danced , And spread her white leaves wide ; While Daisy whispered her joy and hope , As she stood by her gay friends ' side . Violet peeped from the tall green ferns , And lifted her soft blue eye To watch the glittering form , that shone Afar in the summer sky . They thought no more of the ugly worm , Who once had wakened their scorn ; But looked and longed for the butterfly now , As the soft wind bore him on . Nearer and nearer the bright form came , And fairer the blossoms grew ; Each welcomed him , in her sweetest tones ; Each offered her honey and dew . But in vain did they beckon , and smile , and call , And wider their leaves unclose ; The glittering form still floated on , By Violet , Daisy , and Rose . Lightly it flew to the pleasant home Of the flower most truly fair , On Clover 's breast he softly lit , And folded his bright wings there . `` Dear flower , '' the butterfly whispered low , `` Long hast thou waited for me ; Now I am come , and my grateful love Shall brighten thy home for thee ; Thou hast loved and cared for me , when alone , Hast watched o'er me long and well ; And now will I strive to show the thanks The poor worm could not tell . Sunbeam and breeze shall come to thee , And the coolest dews that fall ; Whate'er a flower can wish is thine , For thou art worthy all . And the home thou shared with the friendless worm The butterfly 's home shall be ; And thou shalt find , dear , faithful flower , A loving friend in me . '' Then , through the long , bright summer hours Through sunshine and through shower , Together in their happy home Dwelt butterfly and flower . `` Ah , that is very lovely , '' cried the Elves , gathering round little Sunbeam as she ceased , to place a garland in her hair and praise her song . `` Now , '' said the Queen , `` call hither Moon-light and Summer-Wind , for they have seen many pleasant things in their long wanderings , and will gladly tell us them . '' `` Most joyfully will we do our best , dear Queen , '' said the Elves , as they folded their wings beside her . `` Now , Summer-Wind , '' said Moonlight , `` till your turn comes , do you sit here and fan me while I tell this tale of LITTLE ANNIE 'S DREAM ; OR , THE FAIRY FLOWER . IN a large and pleasant garden sat little Annie all alone , and she seemed very sad , for drops that were not dew fell fast upon the flowers beside her , who looked wonderingly up , and bent still nearer , as if they longed to cheer and comfort her . The warm wind lifted up her shining hair and softly kissed her cheek , while the sunbeams , looking most kindly in her face , made little rainbows in her tears , and lingered lovingly about her . But Annie paid no heed to sun , or wind , or flower ; still the bright tears fell , and she forgot all but her sorrow . `` Little Annie , tell me why you weep , '' said a low voice in her ear ; and , looking up , the child beheld a little figure standing on a vine-leaf at her side ; a lovely face smiled on her , from amid bright locks of hair , and shining wings were folded on a white and glittering robe , that fluttered in the wind . `` Who are you , lovely little thing ? '' cried Annie , smiling through her tears .
`` I am a Fairy , little child , and am come to help and comfort you ; now tell me why you weep , and let me be your friend , '' replied the spirit , as she smiled more kindly still on XXXXX 's wondering face .
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