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Literary
September 25, 1910
Tulsa Daily World
Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma
What is this article about?
A magical figure returns with the third precious tear from the queen, intended to teach a lesson. The tear, placed in Dorfy's hand, releases a soft, delicious fragrance that captivates Willy, the twins, and the Ticklemouse.
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listening patiently to a long, sleepy story Willy was drawing out, a quick, light tap on the window pane told them she had come back.
"I'm late, I fear."
She nodded brightly as she melted easily through the glass and stood on the rug before them. "Until I told her it was to teach someone a lesson, her majesty was a little doubtful about opening the third tear's secrets to any mortal—even to the Sleepyland Twins. The third tear, you see, is most precious—one of the most precious gems in the whole wide world, Fairyland and all."
She poured the third tear into Dorfy's waiting palm, then raised her magic wand and smiled.
The Ticklemouse sniffed the air. Willy and the twins sniffed, too. From the spreading tear-drop in the little girl's hand there came a soft, delicious fragrance unlike any they had ever smelled before.
It was as faint as a pansy's perfume—yet as clinging as that of a lily of the valley. It made the four friends so
"I'm late, I fear."
She nodded brightly as she melted easily through the glass and stood on the rug before them. "Until I told her it was to teach someone a lesson, her majesty was a little doubtful about opening the third tear's secrets to any mortal—even to the Sleepyland Twins. The third tear, you see, is most precious—one of the most precious gems in the whole wide world, Fairyland and all."
She poured the third tear into Dorfy's waiting palm, then raised her magic wand and smiled.
The Ticklemouse sniffed the air. Willy and the twins sniffed, too. From the spreading tear-drop in the little girl's hand there came a soft, delicious fragrance unlike any they had ever smelled before.
It was as faint as a pansy's perfume—yet as clinging as that of a lily of the valley. It made the four friends so
What sub-type of article is it?
Prose Fiction
What themes does it cover?
Friendship
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Magical Tear
Fairy Tale
Friendship
Fragrance
Sleepyland Twins
Literary Details
Subject
Teaching A Lesson With A Magical Tear
Key Lines
"Until I Told Her It Was To Teach Someone A Lesson, Her Majesty Was A Little Doubtful About Opening The Third Tear's Secrets To Any Mortal—Even To The Sleepyland Twins."
"The Third Tear, You See, Is Most Precious—One Of The Most Precious Gems In The Whole Wide World, Fairyland And All."
It Was As Faint As A Pansy's Perfume—Yet As Clinging As That Of A Lily Of The Valley.