"You have never seen a boy before.

He is now small because he is young.

With more years he will grow big and become as tall as Unc Nunkie." "Oh.

Is that magic ?" the glass animal inquired.
"Yes; but it is Nature's magic, which is more wonderful than any art known to man.

For instance, my magic made you, and made you live; and it was a poor job because you are useless and a bother to me; but I can't make you grow.