And so, Fair Maiden, Fair Maynard Maiden, I salute thee." "That's enough saluting," put in King; "go on with your crowning." "And so, fair Queen of May, I crown thee, our Queen and our Sovereign! May your shadow never grow less, and may you have many happy returns of the day! And with kind regards to all, I'm your humble servant." Having set the crown squarely on Marjorie's head, Flip bowed low in humble salutation, and then resumed an upright position, rather pleased with his own speech.
"I accept thy homage, O Prince," said Marjorie, as she bowed and smiled with queenly grace; "and I shall endeavor to be the best Queen in all the world, except Delight, who will probably be better." With this graceful tribute to her companion queen, Marjorie sat down, holding her head very straight lest her crown should tumble off.
Then King advanced to Delight, and holding up the other crown, began his declamatory effort.
"Oh, Queen! Oh, White Queen! Oh, our beautiful sovereign! I bring to thee a crown,--a crown to crown you with, to show to all that you are our beloved and beloving Queen of May.

Accept, oh, Queen, this crown and sceptre, and with them the assurance of our alleged loyalty, our humble submission, and our majestic royalty! I am a little at a loss for any thing further to say, as I can't think of any more highfalutin words, so you may as well put on your crown, and let's have some fun." But though King's high-flown language failed him, it was with a very magnificent manner that he crowned his Queen and gave her the flower-trimmed sceptre.
Then Delight, looking lovelier than ever in her added regalia, made her own little speech.
"I thank you, my people, for your tokens of love and loyalty.

I thank you for choosing me to be your queen, and my rule shall be a happy one.

My only law is, for everybody to do just what they want to, and so I pronounce the Coronation Ceremonies over." Delight bowed, and sat down on her throne, while the audience applauded heartily.
Then the two Queens came down from their bowers, and Royalty gave way to the members of the Jinks Club.
"Now, let's cut up jinks!" cried King, capering about in his long Court robes, and looking like a very merry Monarch, indeed.

"First the May-pole dance, that'll limber us up some." A May-pole had been erected near by, and from its top depended long ribbons of various colors.