The next morning, Ada yawned as she woke up. She flew over to Lila and cried, "May I have my pixie dust?"

Lila, who had been sleeping, opened one eye. "You're like a little alarm clock," she mumbled. Then she got up. "Come on, I'll give you some pixie dust."

Ada smiled as Lila poured a bag of dust onto her head. This was going to be a great day. The fairy flew back to her house and changed into her day clothes.

Lila got changed quickly. Then she looked at Ada and said, "I have to go to school today."

Ada frowned. "How many more days do you have to go to school?"

"Don't worry, I'll be back," Lila said.

Ada's wings drooped. "You didn't answer my question," she said.

Lila held out her hand. Ada flew to it and sat down sadly.

"I'm sorry," said Lila.

Ada stood up.

Lila said, "I'll go get you your breakfast."

Ada smiled and flew back to her house. Lila left the room, and Ada sat down at her table. Why hadn't Lila answered her question? Ada concluded that the answer would be something that she wouldn't want to hear. It must have to go on forever, Ada thought.

Lila came back with Ada's breakfast after a little while, and Ada ate it hungrily. Then, Lila frowned. "I'm sorry, Ada, but I really have to go now."

Ada frowned and flew over to Lila. She gave her a hug, and then Lila left the room. Just before she closed the door, she said, "Remember, stay in here until I get back."

"Okay," Ada replied. "Goodbye, Lila!"

"Goodbye, Ada!" Lila cried.

The door shut, and Lila was gone. Now, what to do?

Ada fluttered around the room for some time. She really liked flying. Then she sat down on her bed. The unanswered question was still bothering her. Why hadn't Lila answered? She knew the most likely reason was because it would be something she didn't want to hear. But Lila always answered Ada's questions, even if the response wasn't something Ada wanted to hear.

Ada laid down on her bed and groaned. All this thinking was tiring her out. She closed her eyes and soon was asleep.

She woke up some time later and flew out of the dollhouse. What time was it? She didn't know, but she hoped Lila would come back soon. She pulled a piece of celery out of a pot and nibbled on it. She tapped the pot. She wondered briefly what it was made out of, then thought of water.

Water. She loved water. She flew into her bathroom. Lila had put some water in the bathtub for Ada, and Ada was very glad. She pulled some water out and shaped it into a fish. Then she pulled some water balls out of the bathtub and started kicking them around. After that, she put the water balls back into the bathtub, then began dancing on the surface of the water.

After quite a while, the door opened. Ada looked over, and there was Lila!

"You're back!" Ada cried. "Lila, I had a great day!" She proceeded to tell Lila all of the things she had done.

"That sounds nice," said Lila. "I had a good day. And it's almost the day you can go to school with me!"

Ada smiled widely. "I can't wait!"