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62 (instantly). I remember now there are birds called Wendies.

(who has flown to a high branch). See, it comes, the Wendy! (They all see it now.) How white it is! (A dot of light is pursuing the bird malignantly.)

. That is Tinker Bell. Tink is trying to hurt the Wendy. (He makes a cup of his hands and calls) Hullo, Tink! (A response comes down in the fairy language.) She says Peter wants us to shoot the Wendy.

. Let us do what Peter wishes.

. Ay, shoot it; quick, bows and arrows.

(first with his bow). Out of the way, Tink; I’ll shoot it. (His bolt goes home, and , who has been fluttering among the tree-tops in her white nightgown, falls straight to earth. No one could be more proud than .) I have shot the Wendy; Peter will be so pleased. (From some tree on which is roosting comes the tinkle we can now translate, ‘You silly ass.’  falters.) Why do you say