“How do you get your assignments?” Misty asked.

“Well,” Precious began, “every day, just before the sun rises to warm and nourish the children, plants, and animals of Earth, all fairies return to the Fairy Star hovering in line to get their own special assignment or job.

And if you think hummingbirds move their wings fast, zipping from flower to flower, they look like turtles compared to the flight of fairies.

A hovering fairy is faster than a flash of lightning!”

 
“You sure are fast!” Misty agreed.

“But what’s a fairy’s favorite job?”