“Let the balls be as large as three times a sweet-pea seed, and the mallets as large as the stamens of the Tiger-Lily.” “Iris-Wing, you shall have charge of collecting the nectar, as well as providing the fans for the party.” “And what shall we use for fans?” asked the flower-elf. “I think,” said the Captain, “the leaves of nasturtium.” “And shall we have music?” asked Tono. “Yes, after the game we’ll have music, and you shall have charge of it, Tono; I leave the selection entirely to you.” “And Owly,” continued the Captain, “please remember that you are not responsible for the mistakes of our guests, for if I catch you correcting anyone, I’ll send you to Doomdell.” Now Doomdell is as bad for the elves as prison is for us, and Captain Featherweight knew very well how to frighten Owly. “And Rainbow, on account of your tact, I put you in charge of the whole affair. You must oversee the others and be sure that their work is well done.” The Elves of Mount Fern were as busy as bees all that week, and when Thursday evening came round they were ready for their guests. Captain Featherweight was always prompt, and if he had anything to do, he always got it done in time. When the moon was high in the sky the Elves of Oakdale arrived at Mount Fern. And after the greetings were over, they all sat down on fresh green moss-mounds which had been brought in for the occasion. Then Rainbow, who was master of ceremonies, commanded Lightning to pass around some apple-blossom honeydew in bluebell cups; and after they had partaken of the sparkling nectar, Captain Featherweight, arm-in-arm with Captain Acorn, led the way to Oaktree Lawn. When they were all assembled there, Lightning presented Captain Acorn with the choicest of the mallets and balls, and the play began. In Skyball the target is the face of the moon, and the player who comes nearest the mark, wins the game. Captain Acorn, as guest, had first play. Rainbow held his ball for him, and as soon as Captain Acorn called out “ready,” Rainbow dropped the ball, which Captain Acorn with one tremendous swing sent whizzing off toward the moon. Lightning followed the ball, and placed a stake where it fell. Captain Featherweight played next, and he was followed by Okla of Oakdale. Then it was Rainbow’s turn, and he was followed by another of the Elves of Oakdale, and so on, until all the Elves of Oakdale, and all the Elves of Mount Fern, had played. When the game was over they all flew off to look at the stakes, and it was found that Captain Acorn’s ball was nearest the moon. It was a jolly game, and Captain Featherweight, who did not think it polite to win on his own grounds, was very glad that Captain Acorn was able to carry off the cup. It was only a simple buttercup, but, although they grew in plenty everywhere, Captain Acorn was just as proud as if it had been made of silver or gold, for the _honor_ was just as great.