`` 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 Ned said , rather crossly , `` I wish my shadow would n't mock me . Every time I stretch or gape it does the same , and I do n't like it . '' `` Poor thing , it ca n't help that : it has to do just what you do , and be your slave all day . I 'm glad I ai n't a shadow , '' said Polly . `` I try to run away from mine sometimes , but I ca n't ever . It will come after me ; and in the night it scares me , if it gets big and black , '' said Will , looking behind him . `` Would n't it be fun to see shadows going about alone , and doing things like people ? ''
asked XXXXX .
Ned Polly SHADOW-CHILDREN chime day elf minutes morning night sylph