I could walk in them, or lie down under the trees and forget awhile, and they are not at all far away." She looked at me eagerly.
"You could not go alone," I told her.

"There would be danger in that.
But to-morrow, if you choose, I and Master Sparrow and Diccon will take you there.

A day in the woods is pleasant enough, and will do none of us harm.

Then you may wander as you please, fill your arms with colored leaves, and forget the world.

We will watch that no harm comes nigh you, but otherwise you shall not be disturbed." She broke into delighted laughter.