THE MAGIC CITY - A Children's Fantasy Adventure

Illustrations

Illustrations

Three Days Later Mr. Noah Arrived By Elephant

Philip Haldane and his sister lived in a little red-roofed house in a little red-roofed town.

'Lor', Ain't It Pretty!' Said The Parlour-Maid

Beyond It He Could See Dim Piles That Looked Like Churches And Houses

'Here—I Say, Wake Up, Can't You?'

'Top Floor, If You Please,' Said The Gaoler Politely

And Behind Him The Clatter Of Hot Pursuit

He Heard Quite A Loud, Strong, Big Voice Say, 'That's Better'

The Gigantic Porch Lowered Frowningly Above Him

He Walked On And On And On

'Silence, Trespasser,' Said Mr. Noah, With Cold Dignity

Then Something Hard And Heavy Knocked Him Over

Mr. Noah Whispered Ardently, 'Don't!'

So, All Down The Wide Clear Floor, Lucy Danced

On The Top Of A Very Large And Wobbly Camel

It Was Heavy Work Turning The Lions Over

Slowly They Came To The Great Gate Of The Castle

[Xiv]'If Your Camel's Not Quite Fresh I Can Mount You Both'

They Loved Looking On

A Long Procession Toiled Slowly Up It Of Animals In Pairs

Walked Straight Into The Arms Of Helen

He Induced Them To Build Him A Temple Of Solid Gold

Plunged Headlong Over The Edge

The Bucket Began To Go Up

Lucy Threw Herself Across The Well Parapet

And All The While It Had To Go On Turning That Handle

Philip Felt That It Was Best To Stop The Car Among The Suburban Groves Of Southernwood

They Leapt In And Disappeared