All but Tootles

popped down their trees. He had a bow and
arrow with him, and Tink noted it, and rubbed her little hands.

"Quick, Tootles, quick," she screamed. "Peter will be so
pleased."

Tootles excitedly fitted the arrow to his bow. "Out of the
way, Tink," he shouted, and then he fired, and Wendy fluttered to
the ground with an arrow in her breast.



Chapter 6

THE LITTLE HOUSE


Foolish Tootles was standing like a conqueror over Wendy's body
when the other boys sprang, armed, from their trees.

"You are too late," he cried proudly, "I have shot the Wendy.
Peter will be so pleased with me."