Fablehaven by Brandon Mull - Chapter 7 - Prisoner in a Jar

Summary

「プリズナー・イン・ア・ジャー」の章では、ケンドラとセスが不気味な夜の騒ぎを聞きながら眠れず、朝になってから祖父の家で起こった混乱を覗きに来る。家具が倒れ、絵画が割れ、魔法の印が壁に書かれた。ケンドラは祖父の手紙を読むことで、Fablehavenの秘密が外泄した可能性があることを知る。彼らは森の妖精を探して、セスは妖精を飼いたいと願う。祖父は彼らに特別な遠足を提案し、森の秘密を少しずつ明かしていく。

Takeaways

• 🏠 スクリプトは、ケンドラとセスがファブルヘイヴンという不思議な場所での冒険を描いています。
• 👣 彼らは夜の騒ぎを聞いていたにもかかわらず、朝になって家の中で騒動の後を探しています。
• 📜 ケンドラは、祖父の机に置かれた手紙を読むことで、ファブルヘイヴンに謎の組織SESが近づいていることを知ります。
• 🧙‍♂️ 祖父は魔法使いで、ファブルヘイヴンを保護するために様々な魔法を使っています。
• 🤫 家の中で起こった騒動は、祖父と賢者マドックスの交渉に関係していることが示唆されています。
• 🐴 家に泥の蹄跡があることから、昨夜は羊蹄人（ゴートマン）がパーティーに招かれたことがわかります。
• 🍯 セスは、魔法のジャムを盗み出して、妖精を騙そうと計画しています。
• 🧚‍♀️ 妖精たちは、魔法の力を持ち、様々な形で現れます。セスはそれらを捕まえようと試みています。
• 👵 手紙で言及されたルースは、ケンドラの祖母で、現在は不審な状況にありそうです。
• 🌳 ファブルヘイヴンは広大な土地であり、そこには多くの魔法生物が住んでいますが、危険な場所も存在します。
• 🌄 祖父は、次回の冒険でグレネリー（穀物庫）を訪れ、ケンドラとセスにもっと多くの土地を見せる予定です。

Q & A

KendraとSethは朝に何をしていたのか？

彼らは夜の騒ぎの後、家の様子を見に階段を下りていた。

夜にKendraとSethが眠れなかった理由は何か？

笑い声やガラスの割れる音、ドアの閉まる音、そして叫び声が聞こえていたため。

Kendraが祖父の手紙を読んだときにわかった重要なことは何か？

祖母のRuthに関する問題と、Society of the Evening Star（SES）がFablehavenの場所を特定しようとしている可能性があるということ。

Lenaは朝の家の状態をどのように説明したか？

交渉はうまくいったが、家は混乱しており、掃除が必要だと言った。

KendraとSethは何を発見したか？

泥だらけの馬の足跡や、家具が壊れているのを見つけた。

Kendraが手紙を読んでいた時にどんな感情を抱いていたか？

プライバシーを侵すことに対する罪悪感を感じながらも、好奇心に駆られていた。

Lenaが説明したBrowniesとは何か？

家具を修理したり、物を作ったりすることが得意な魔法の生き物で、家の中に自由に入ることができる。

KendraがLenaに尋ねたFablehavenに関する質問とは何か？

Fablehavenがどれだけ広いのか、神話の生物がどれくらいいるのかについて尋ねた。

LenaがKendraに説明した、Fablehavenの生き物たちが存在する理由は何か？

人口の増加や技術の発展によって多くの古代の家が失われたため、保護区として存在している。

KendraとSethが夜に何をしていたか？

Sethは捕まえた妖精を引き出しに隠し、Kendraは眠りについていた。

Outlines

00:00

🔍 床下の怪しい夜

KendraとSethは早朝、昨夜の騒ぎの後を見ようと家の中を探検します。居間には散らかった家具や食べ物の跡が残り、祖父Sorensenがソファで寝ています。Kendraは祖父の手紙を見つけ、それがFablehavenの秘密に関するものだと知ります。手紙の内容には、敵対勢力の動きやFablehavenの位置がバレた可能性について書かれていました。

05:01

🕵️‍♂️ キッチンの探索

Sethはキッチンで泥のついた蹄の跡を見つけ、夜の騒ぎが馬によるものかもしれないと推測します。Lenaが現れ、昨夜の交渉が上手くいったことを伝えますが、Maddoxは既に去っています。Lenaは祖父が遅くまで起きていたことを説明し、子供たちに外で遊ぶよう促します。KendraとSethは、その後プールサイドで妖精を見つけますが、捕まえることができませんでした。

10:03

🧹 ブラウニーの秘密

KendraとLenaはキッチンで壊れた家具を片付けます。Lenaは、ブラウニーという魔法の生き物が家の修理をすることを教え、夜に材料を残しておくとお菓子を作ってくれると説明します。KendraはFablehavenについてもっと知りたいと願い、Lenaは神話や宗教が真実を基にしているが完全ではないことを教えます。

15:04

🌌 妖精とバブルショー

祖父はバブルを使って妖精を楽しませます。妖精たちはバブルを色々な形や色に変え、驚くべき技術を見せます。祖父はこれが技術を持ち込まずに妖精を楽しませる唯一の方法だと説明し、過去に来た従兄弟たちがFablehavenの秘密を理解できなかったことを話します。

20:04

🌙 夜の妖精との対話

Sethは夜中に妖精を捕まえ、彼の引き出しに閉じ込めます。妖精は助けを求め、泣きそうになりますが、Sethは翌朝まで待つように言います。妖精はペットのようにかわいく、Sethは彼女を放すかどうか考えます。

Keywords

💡ケンドラ

ケンドラは物語の主要キャラクターの一人であり、弟のセスとともに不思議な冒険に参加します。彼女の行動や考えは物語の進行に大きな影響を与え、特に祖父の手紙を読むシーンで重要な役割を果たしています。

💡セス

セスはケンドラの弟であり、好奇心旺盛で冒険心が強いキャラクターです。物語の中で、フェアリーを捕まえようとするシーンなど、彼の大胆な行動が描かれています。

💡祖父

ケンドラとセスの祖父であり、物語の舞台となる家の主人です。彼はフェアリーやサターなどの魔法の生物との交渉役を務めており、物語の神秘的な要素を提供します。

💡フェアリー

フェアリーは物語の中で登場する小さな魔法の生物であり、セスが捕まえようとする対象です。彼らは美しく、非常に素早く、魔法の力を持っています。

💡サター

サターは物語の中で登場する半人半獣の生物であり、前夜のパーティーで騒ぎを引き起こしました。彼らは物語にユニークな神話的要素を加えています。

💡ファブリヘイブン

ファブリヘイブンは物語の舞台となる魔法の保護区であり、さまざまな魔法の生物が住んでいます。この場所は物語の中心的な要素であり、冒険の舞台となります。

💡手紙

ケンドラが祖父の手紙を読むシーンは物語の重要な転機であり、ファブリヘイブンに関する多くの謎が明かされます。この手紙は、物語の緊張感と謎を深めます。

💡レナ

レナは家の家政婦であり、魔法の生物についての知識を持っています。彼女はケンドラとセスに対して親切であり、物語の進行において重要な情報を提供します。

💡ブラウニー

ブラウニーは家の中で物を修理し、料理をする魔法の生物です。彼らは物語の中で一見見過ごされがちな存在ですが、実際には非常に役立つ存在です。

💡夜の星の社会

夜の星の社会は物語の中で脅威として描かれる組織であり、ファブリヘイブンの秘密を暴こうとしています。彼らの存在は物語に緊張感と危機感をもたらします。

Highlights

Kendra and Seth tiptoeing down the stairs in the early morning light, exploring the aftermath of the night's festivities.

The house is a mess with broken glass, overturned furniture, and food stains, indicating a wild party.

Grandpa Sorensen sleeping on the couch with a wooden scepter, illustrating the unusual and magical nature of the previous night.

Kendra finds a mysterious letter with a broken wax seal, hinting at hidden secrets and ongoing negotiations.

The letter references the Society of the Evening Star and an individual on the preserve, raising questions about Fablehaven's safety.

Seth discovers muddy hoof prints in the kitchen, suggesting the presence of satyrs.

Lena explains the role of satyrs and their excessive revelry, highlighting the magical inhabitants of Fablehaven.

Kendra and Seth's interactions with Lena and Grandpa reveal more about the magical world and its inhabitants.

Grandpa's mention of brownies, magical creatures that repair and create, adds another layer to Fablehaven's enchantment.

Lena shares about the brownies' nightly activities and their helpful nature, emphasizing the symbiotic relationship with magical beings.

Kendra's curiosity about the extent of Fablehaven and its dangers underlines her desire to understand the magical preserve.

Seth's attempt to catch a fairy, demonstrating the challenges and excitement of interacting with magical creatures.

The evening scene where Grandpa blows bubbles, attracting fairies, showcasing the whimsical and beautiful aspects of Fablehaven.

Grandpa praising Kendra and Seth's adaptability to Fablehaven, acknowledging their understanding of the magical world.

The promise of a special excursion to see more of Fablehaven, building anticipation for future adventures.

Seth's secret keeping of a captured fairy, reflecting his fascination and the potential consequences of his actions.

Transcripts

chapter 7. prisoner in a jar

the floorboards creaked gently as Kendra

and Seth tiptoed down the stairs Early

Morning Light filtered through closed

blinds and drawn curtains the house was

still the opposite of last night

beneath their covers in the dark attic

the night before Kendra and Seth had

found sleeping impossible as they

listened to howling laughter shattering

glass twittering flutes slamming doors

and the constant din of shouted

conversations

when they opened the door to sneak down

and spy on the festivities Lena was

always seated by the foot of the attic

stairs reading a book

go back to bed she said each time they

attempted a reconnaissance mission your

grandfather is still negotiating

eventually Kendra fell asleep she

believed it was the silence that had

finally awakened her in the morning when

she rolled out of bed Seth arose as well

now they were creeping down the stairs

in hopes of glimpsing the aftermath of

the Knights of revelry

the brass coat rack had toppled in the

entry hall surrounded by hooked

triangles of broken glass

a painting lay face down on the floor

frame cracked A Primitive symbol was

scrawled on the wall in Orange chalk

they passed quietly into the living room

tables and chairs had been overturned

lampshades hung crooked and torn empty

glasses bottles and plates lay scattered

about several of them cracked or broken

a ceramic pot lay in pieces around a

pile of soil and the remnants of a plant

food stains appeared at every turn

melted cheese caked into the carpeting

tomato sauce drying on the arm of a

loveseat a squash declare oozing custard

all over an ottoman

Grandpa Sorensen was snoring on the

couch using a curtain for a blanket the

curtain rod was still attached

he clutched a wooden scepter like a

teddy bear the strange staff was carved

with vines twisting around the shaft and

topped by a large pine cone despite all

the commotion they'd heard the night

before Grandpa was the only sign of life

Seth roamed off towards the study Kendra

was about to follow when she noticed the

envelope on a table near her grandfather

a thick seal of crimson wax had been

broken and part of a folded paper

protruded invitingly

Kendra glanced at Grandpa Sorensen he

was facing away from the ladder and

showed no sign of stirring

if you didn't want the letter red you

shouldn't leave it out in the open right

it wasn't as if she was stealing it

unopened from his mailbox and she had

several unanswered questions about

Fablehaven not the least of which

concerned what was actually going on

with her grandma

Kendra eased over to the table queasy

feeling in her stomach maybe she should

have Seth read it invading privacy

wasn't really her forte but it would be

so simple the letter was right in front

of her conveniently sticking out of the

open envelope nobody would know she

tipped the envelope up and found there

was no address or return address the

envelope was blank hand delivered had

Maddox brought it probably

after a final glance to ensure that

Grandpa still looked comatose Kendra

slid the cream colored paper out of the

envelope and unfolded it the message was

written in bold script

Stanley I trust this missive finds you

in good health it has come to our

attention that the SES has been

exhibiting unusual activity in the

northeast of the United States we remain

uncertain whether they have pinpointed

the location of Fablehaven but one

unconfirmed report suggests they are in

communication within an individual on

your preserve mounting evidence implies

the secret is out

I need not remind you about the

attempted infiltration of a certain

Preserve in the interior of Brazil last

year North's significance of that

Preserve in connection with the

significance of yours

as you well know we have not detected

such aggressive activity from the SES in

decades we're preparing to reassign

additional resources to your vicinity as

always secrecy and misdirection remain

top priorities be vigilant I continue to

search diligently for resolution to the

situation with Ruth do not lose hope

with Everlasting fidelity

Kendra re-read the letter Ruth was her

grandma's name what situation SCS had to

be the Society of the evening star what

did the S at the end of the letter stand

for the entire message seemed a bit

vague probably deliberately

look at this Seth whispered from the

kitchen Kendra jumped every muscle in

her body tensing Grandpa smacked his

lips and shifted on the couch Kendra

stood temporarily immobilized by guilty

Panic Seth was not looking at her he was

stooping over something in the kitchen

Grandpa became still again

Kendra folded the letter and slipped it

back into the envelope trying to situate

it as she had found it moving stealthily

she joined Seth who crouched over muddy

hoof Prince

were they riding horses in here he asked

it would explain the racket she murmured

trying to sound casual Lena appeared in

the doorway dressed in a bathrobe hair

awry

look at you early risers she said softly

you caught us before cleanup

Kendra stared at Lena trying to keep her

expression unreadable the housekeeper

showed no indication of having seen her

spying at the letter

Seth pointed to the hoof Prince what the

heck happened

the negotiations went well

is Maddox still here Seth asked

hopefully Lena shook her head he left in

a taxi about an hour ago

Grandpa Sorensen shuffled into the

kitchen wearing boxers socks and an

undershirt stained with brown mustard he

squinted at them

what are you all doing up at this

ungodly hour

it's after seven Seth said Grandpa

covered a yawn with his fist he held an

envelope in his other hand

I'm feeling a little under the weather

today might go lie down for a spell as

you were he shambled off scratching his

thigh

you kids may want to play outside this

morning Lena said your grandfather was

up until 40 minutes ago he had a long

night

I'm gonna have a tough time taking

Grandpa seriously when he tells us to

show respect for the furniture Kendra

said it looks like he drove a tractor

through here pulled by horses Seth added

Maddox enjoys a celebration and your

grandfather is an accommodating host

Lena said without your grandmother here

to reign in the merriment things got a

little too festive

it didn't help that they invited the

seders she nodded to the muddy hoof

Prince

saters Kinder asked like Goatman Lena

nodded some would say they liven up the

party too much

those are go Prince Seth asked

Cedar Prince yes I wish I could have

seen them Seth mourned your parents

would be glad you didn't seders would

only Teach You Bad Manners

I think they invented them

I'm sad we missed the party Kendra said

don't be it was not a party for young

people As a caretaker your grandfather

would never drink but I can't vouch for

the seders we'll have a proper party

before you leave us

William bite the seders Seth asked we'll

see what your grandfather says Lena said

doubtfully maybe one

Lena open the refrigerator and poured

two glasses of milk drink your milk and

then run along I have some heavy

cleaning ahead of me

Kendra and Seth took their glasses Lena

opened the pantry removing a broom and

dustpan and left the room Kendra drank

her milk in several deep swallows and

set her Empty Glass on the counter

want to go for a swim she asked I'll

catch up Seth said he still had milk in

his cup Kendra walked away

after finishing his milk Seth peeked

into the pantry so many shells packed

with so much food one shelf featured

nothing but large jars of homemade

preserves closer investigation revealed

that the jars were lined up three deep

Seth backed out of the pantry and looked

around re-entering the pantry he removed

a large jar of boysenberry preserves

pulling another jar forward from the

second row to disguise the absence they

might miss half an empty jar from the

fridge but one of many unopened

restaurant over stuffed Pantry not

likely

he could be sneakier than Kendra knew

the ferry balanced on a twig protruding

from a low hedge beside the pool arms

extended to either side she walked along

the tiny limb adjusting as it wobbled

the further out she got the less stable

she became the miniature beauty queen

had platinum hair a silver dress and

glittering translucent wings

Seth sprang forward slashing downward

with a pool skimmer the blue mesh

striking The Twig but the fairy darted

away at the last instant she hovered

shaking a scolding finger at Seth he

swung the skimmer again and the Nimble

fairy evaded capture a second time

soaring well out of range

you shouldn't do that Kendra said from

the pool why not Maddox catches them out

in the wild Kendra corrected these

already belong to Grandpa it's like

hunting lions at the zoo

maybe hunting lines at the zoo would be

good practice

you're gonna end up making the fairies

mad at you

they don't mind he said creeping up on a

ferry with wine Gauzy Wings fluttering

inches above a flower bed they just fly

away he slowly moved the pool skimmer

into position the fairy was directly

beneath the mesh less than two feet from

captivity with a flick of his wrists he

slapped the skimmer down sharply the

ferry dodged around it and glided off

what are you gonna do if you catch one

probably let it go so what's the point

to see if I can do it

Kendra boosted herself out of the water

well obviously you can't they're too

fast

dripping she walked over her tour towel

oh my gosh look at that one she pointed

as a blossoming Bush where right there

wait until she moves she's practically

invisible

he stared at the bush unsure of whether

she was teasing him a bobbing Distortion

began warping the leaves in the blossoms

whoa see she's clear like glass

Seth edged forward clutching the pool

skimmer Seth don't suddenly he charged

opting for a rapid assault this time the

transparent fairy flew away Vanishing

against the sky why won't they hold

still

their magic Kendra said the fun isn't

just looking at them seeing all the

variety

real fun kind of like when mom makes us

go on drives to look at the leaves

changing color

I want to grab some breakfast I'm

starving then go maybe I'll have better

luck Without You squawking Kendra walked

towards the house wrapped in her towel

she entered the back door and found Lena

dragging a broken coffee table into the

kitchen much of the surface of the table

had been made of glass most of it was

broken

need a hand Kendra asked mine are plenty

Kendra went and grabbed the other end of

the table they set it in the corner of

the spacious kitchen other broken

objects rested there as well including

the jagged fragments of the ceramic pot

Kendra had noticed earlier

why pile everything here

this is where the brownies come

brownies

come look Lena LED Kendra to the

basement door pointing out a second

little door at the base about the size a

cat would use the brownies have a

special hatch that emits them to the

basement and they can use this door to

enter the kitchen they are the only

magical creature with permission to

enter the house at will

the brownie portals are guarded by Magic

against all other creatures of the

forest

why let them in

brownies are useful they repair things

they make things they are remarkable

Craftsmen

they'll fix the broken furniture

and prove it if they can

why it is in their nature they will

accept no reward

how nice of them Kendra said in fact

tonight remind me to leave out some

cooking ingredients by morning they will

have baked us a treat

what will they cook

you never know you don't make requests

you just leave out ingredients and see

how they combine them

how fun

I'll leave out a bunch no matter what

strange combinations you leave they

always invent something delicious

there's so much I don't know about

Fablehaven Kendra declared how big is it

The Preserve stretches for many miles in

some directions much bigger than you

would suppose

and there are creatures throughout

throughout most of it Lena said but as

your grandfather has warned you some of

those creatures can be deadly there are

many places on the property where even

he does not dare venture

I want to know more all the details

be patient let it unfold she turned to

the refrigerator and changed the subject

you must be hungry

a little

I'll whip up some eggs will Seth want

some

probably Kendra said leaning against the

counter

I've been wondering is everything from

mythology true

explain what you mean

I've seen fairies and evidence of seders

is it all real

no mythology or religion that I know of

holds all the answers most religions are

based on truths but they are also

polluted by the philosophies and

imaginations of men I take it your

question refers to Greek mythology is

there a Pantheon of petty Gods who

constantly bicker and interfere with the

lives of Mortals I know of No Such

beings are there some true elements to

those ancient stories and beliefs

obviously you are talking to a former

nyad scrambled

what

the eggs sure

Lena began cracking eggs into a pan many

of the beings who dwell here existed

gracefully when primitive man forged

during ragged tribes we taught man the

secrets of bread and clay and fire but

Man became blind to us over time

interactions with Mortals became rare

and then mankind began to crowd us

explosions in population and Technology

stole many of our ancient homes

mankind held no particular malice

towards us we had simply faded into

colorful caricatures inhabiting myths

and fables there are quiet corners of

the world where our kind continued to

thrive in the wild and yet the day will

inevitably come when the only space

remaining to us will be in these

sanctuaries a precious gift from

enlightened Mortals

it's so sad Kendra said

do not frown my kind do not dwell on

these concerns they forget the fences in

closing these preserves I should not

speak of what used to be with my Fallen

mind I see the changes much more clearly

than they do I feel the loss more keenly

grandpa said a night is coming when all

the creatures here will run wild

midsummer's Eve the festival night

what's it like

I'd better not say I don't think your

grandfather wants you kids worrying

about it until the time comes he would

rather have scheduled your visit to

avoid the festival night Kendra tried to

sound nonchalant will we be in danger

now I've got you worried you'll be fine

if you follow the instructions your

grandfather gives you

what about the Society of the evening

star Maddox sound worried about them

the Society of the evening star has

always been a threat Lena admitted but

these preserves have endured for

centuries some for millennia Fablehaven

is well protected and your grandfather

is no fool you needn't worry about

speculative rumors I'll not say more on

the subject cheese in your eggs

yes please

with kendragon Seth got out the

equipment he had bundled in his towel

including his emergency kit and the jar

he had smuggled from the pantry the jar

was now empty washed clean in the

bathroom sink taking out his pocket

knife Seth used the all to punch holes

in the lid unscrew the top he gathered

bits of grass flower petals a twig and a

pebble and place them in the jar then he

wandered across the garden from the pool

leaving the skimmer behind if the skill

failed he would resort to cunning

he found a good spot not far from a

fountain then took the small mirror from

his cereal box and placed it in the jar

setting the jar on a stone bench he

settled in the grass nearby lit in hand

it did not take the fairy's lawn several

flitted around the fountain a few

drifted over lazily orbiting the jar

after a couple of minutes a small one

with wings like a bee landed on the edge

of the jar staring into it apparently

satisfied she dropped inside and began

admiring herself in the mirror soon she

was joined by another

and another

Seth moved slowly closer until he was a

thin reach of the jar all the fairies

exited it he waited some flew off new

ones came one entered the jar followed

quickly by two more

Seth pounced slapping the lid onto the

jar the fairies were so quick he

expected to catch all three but two

whizzed out just before the lid covered

the opening the remaining Ferry pushed

against the lid with surprising Force he

screwed it shut

the variance died stood No taller than

his little finger she had fiery red hair

and iridescent dragonfly wings the

incense fairy pounded her tiny fists

noiselessly against the wall of the jar

all around him Sith heard the tinkling

of miniature Bells the other fairies

were pointing and laughing the ferry in

the jar beat against the glass even

harder but to no avail

Seth had captured his prize

Grandpa dipped his wand into the bottle

and raised it to his lips as he blew

gently several bubbles streamed out from

a plastic Circle the bubbles floated

across the porch

you never know what will Fascinate them

he said but bubbles usually do the trick

Grandpa sat in a large wicker rocker

Kendra Seth and Dale sat nearby the

Setting Sun streaked The Horizon with

red and purple I try not to bring

unnecessary technology onto the property

he continued dipping the wand again I

just can't resist with bubbles he blew

and more bubbles took shape a fairy

glowing softly in the fading light

approached one of the bubbles after

considering it for a moment she touched

it and the bubble turned bright green

another touch and it was Inky blue

another and it was gold

Grandpa kept the bubbles coming and more

fairies came to the porch soon all the

bubbles were changing colors the Hues

became more luminous as the fairies

competed against one another bubbles

ruptured with flashes of light

one fairy gathered bubbles until she had

assembled a bouquet that resembled a

bunch of multicolored grapes another

fairy entered a bubble and inflated it

from the inside until it tripled in size

and burst with a violent Flash

a bubble near Kendra appeared to be full

of winking fireflies one near Grandpa

turned to ice fell on the porch and

shattered

the fairies flocked near Grandpa eager

for the next bubbles he kept them coming

and the fairies continued to display

their creativity

they filled the bubbles with shimmering

Mist they linked them in Chains they

transformed them into Balls of Fire the

surface of one reflected like a mirror

another took on the shape of a pyramid

another crackle with electricity

when Grandpa put the bubble solution

away the fairies gradually dispersed the

dwindling Sunset was almost gone a few

fairies played among the Chimes making

soft music

unbeknownst to most of the family

grandpa said a few of your cousins have

visited me here none of them came close

to figuring out what is really going on

didn't you give them Clues Kendra asked

no more or less than I gave you they

were not of the proper mindset

was it Aaron Seth asked she's a goober

you be kind Grandpa scolded what I want

to say is that I admire how much you

children have taken all of this in

stride you have adapted impressively to

this unusual place

Lena said we can have a party with goat

people Seth said

I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you

why was she talking about saters we

found hoof prints in the kitchen Kendra

said

things got a bit out of hand last night

Grandpa admitted trust me Seth

consorting with saters is the last thing

a boy your age needs

then why did you do it Seth asked a

visit from a ferry broker is a

significant event and Carries certain

expectations all concede that the

merriment borders on foolishness

can I try blowing bubbles Seth asked

another night I'm planning a special

Excursion for you tomorrow in the

afternoon I need to visit The Granary

and I mean to take you with me let you

see more of the property

will we get to see something besides

fairies Seth asked

probably

I'm glad Kendra said I want to see

everything you're willing to show us

all in due time my dear

from her breathing Seth was pretty sure

Kendra was asleep he sat up slowly she

did not move he coughed weekly she

didn't twitch

he eased out of bed and crossed the

attic floor to his dresser quietly he

opened the third drawer down there she

was twig grass Pebble flower petals

mirror and all in the dark room her

inherent glimmer illuminated the entire

drawer

her tiny hands were splayed against the

wall of the jar and she looked up at him

desperately

she chirped something in a twittering

language motioning for him to open the

lid

Seth glanced over his shoulder Kendra

had not budged

good night little fairy he whispered

don't worry I'll feed you some milk in

the morning

he began shutting the drawer the

panicked fairy redoubled her frantic

protestations it looked like she was

about to cry which made Seth pause maybe

he would let her go tomorrow

it's okay little fairy he said gently go

to sleep I'll see you in the morning

she clasped her hands together and shook

them in a pleading motion begging with

her eyes she was so pretty that fiery

red hair against her creamy skin the

perfect pet way better than a hen what

chicken could set bubbles on fire

closing the drawer he returned to bed