The King then explained what there was to do:
One tribe must attend to the Snow;
Another must govern the Clouds, Winds, and Rain;
And some one must stay down below,
Bring dreams to the children, help Santa Claus work,
Take care of the World in the night,
Sprinkle frost on the ground, teach the birds how to sing,—
In fact, keep the Earth clean and bright.
The Fairies all listened with joy unconfined,
Well pleased to get something to do;
Then each of the tribes chose a branch of the work,
And promised to carry it through.
Two superintendents, called Daytime and Night,
Were appointed to show them the way;
And one or the other is always around
Wherever Dame Nature holds sway;
Then off they all scattered, each tribe to their work;
And even to-day we can see
How well these wee Fairies have kept to their word;
What helpers we’ve found them to be:
If it wasn’t for Fairies the World would be dark,
And people unhappy and sad;
But they light up the World with their beautiful works,
And keep us all merry and glad.
