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The Counterpane Fairy

by Katharine PYLE (1863 - 1938)

The Ruby Ring

A little boy, recuperating from a lengthy illness, is entertained by visits from the Counterpane Fairy, who treats him to stories associated with each of the squares in the counterpane (quilt) on his sickbed. She has him concentrate on one of the squares until it turns into something like a doorway into the story. Once inside the story, he becomes its lead character until it fades out as if he's awakening from a dream. (Summary by Lee)

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Listen next episodes of The Counterpane Fairy:
Down the Rat-Hole , Harriett's Dream , The Counterpane Fairy Says Good-Bye , The Rainbow Children