THE SLUMBER-SONG OF THE NILE
My dear Mr. Norvell:
In case you may imagine your boat to have been visited by the supernatural this afternoon, it may be just as well to supplement Fen's version of the tale. My father was Dr. Roger Thornton, who knew your father very intimately, I believe, so when I found that this was your yacht, I decided to call and renew acquaintance in the second generation. I am sorry to have missed you, but I spent a very delightful afternoon with your son. Please remember that I am known as Siddereticus, a Blue Djinn, and not as
Yours most sincerely,
Sidney R. Thornton.
Mrs. Norvell handed the note back to her husband with a rather bewildered smile, and then, turning to Fen, said:
"So he gave you these, dear? But you look so tired! I think I'd better send for Mammy to put you to bed."
"But, Mother," said Fen, "he just got them out of the air!"
Fen had been for some time in bed, but
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