"Actually, Frogwart, I'm going to give you a gold medal, but not for what you think you've done." Frogwart and the Tooth Fairies looked confused. "Everyone Frogwart visited last night is surprisingly cheerful today," said the Queen. "When they got over the shock of seeing the frightful mess she made of their hair, they all had a good laugh. Since you Tooth Fairies go to every house every night anyway, I command you to fiddle with people's hair while they sleep from this night forward!" Frogwart and the Tooth Fairies were stunned. "This will give people something to laugh about each morning. And, if they know their hair will be messy in the morning no matter what they do to protect it during the night, they will relax and sleep better and feel rested when they get up. They won't be grumpy because of their silly hairdos anymore." She smiled. "And neither will I." The Queen rose and held up the Royal Meddybemps Gold Medal for Good Deeds. "So, Frogwart, while you tried to play one of your tricks on the Tooth Fairies, you have actually done a great service to the people of Meddybemps. Your 'punishment' will be to wear this medal every day for a year. Everyone who sees you will know that you did something good for them, and when you look in the mirror, you will be reminded that you can do good deeds." Frogwart blushed. The Queen turned to the Tooth Fairies. "I think you need not worry about your jobs any longer. As long as people have teeth and hair, we'll need Tooth Fairies." The Queen winked at Marigold and added, "When you come to the castle, be creative!" Previous Page | Next Page Copyright 1996, 1999, 2000, Jerry Jindrich. All rights reserved.