This verse sets the stage for the magical nature of the rest of the poems. The Sun, Moon, Star and Air have a conversation. The Sun asks if the others will come. The Moon answers "soon." The Star wants to know how far it will be. However, the Air says it is already there.
The illustration here shows the little boy, who is the traveler in the poems in the book. He is dressed in a charming short-jacketed sailor outfit with a.....
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