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  and became invisible, even to the Zankiwank, who was dreadfully distressed and went about calling them by name. In a spirit of mischief Willie pinched his exceedingly thin legs, making him jump as high as an April rain-bow, and causing him to be called to order by the Court Usher.

“And now,” said Titania, waving her wand and calling the Flowers and Birds to her Court, “let the Jackdaw sing his well-known War Song.”

“If you please, your majesty, I have left the music at home and forgotten the words,” pleaded the Jackdaw.

“Very well, then