Daisy looked from a little picture of herself , which Wee had drawn some time ago , to her image in the glass . One was dull and sad , pale and cross ; the other , rosy , gay , and smiling , -- the likeness of a happy , hearty little girl , wide-awake and in good tune . She understood the kind joke ; and , turning , kissed Aunt Wee , as she said , gratefully : `` I think I have caught your elves , and I 'll try to keep them all my life . But tell me one thing : was the music that woke me all a joke too ? '' `` No , dear : here it is , and now it is your own ; for you have learned to wake and listen to it . '' Daisy looked , and saw Aunt Wee lean from the window , and take out of a hollow nook , in the old tree close by , a little box . She set it on the table , touched a spring , and the airy music sounded more beautiful than ever . `` Is it mine , all mine ? '' cried Daisy . `` Yes : I hid it while I tried my little plan , and now you shall have it for your own . See , here is the best elf I can give you , and she will dance whenever you call her . '' Wee pushed a golden pin , and up sprang a tiny figure , all crimson and gold , with shining wings , and a garland on its dainty head . Softly played the hidden music , and airily danced the little sylph till the silvery chime died away ; then , folding her delicate arms , she sank from sight , leaving Daisy breathless with delight . V. SHADOW-CHILDREN . Ned , Polly , and Will sat on the steps one sun-shiny morning , doing nothing , except wish they had something pleasant to do . `` Something new , something never heard of before , -- would n't that be jolly ? '' said Ned , with a great yawn . `` It must be an amusing play , and one that we do n't get tired of very soon , '' added Polly gravely . `` And something that did n't be wrong , else mamma would n't like it , '' said little Will , who was very good for a small boy . As no one could suggest any thing to suit , they all sat silent a few minutes .
Suddenly XXXXX said , rather crossly , `` I wish my shadow would n't mock me .
Daisy Ned Polly SHADOW-CHILDREN chime elf elves morning nook sylph