23/26 I wish the moonlight was a little brighter. Now that the trees don't shine, it seems quite dull. Listen, Jeanne, don't you hear it too ?" "Yes," said Jeanne. "It must be----" but before she had time to say more they suddenly came out of the enchanted forest; in an instant every trace of the feathery trees had disappeared. Houpet pulled up his steeds, the two chickens got down from behind, and stood one on each side of the carriage door, waiting apparently for their master and mistress to descend. |