In many ways it's a nicer place for a home than the earth, for we have no sunstroke, mosquitoes, earthquakes or candy ships to bother us.

But I am convinced that the ocean is no proper dwelling place for earth people, and I believe the mermaids did an unwise thing when they invited you to visit them." "I don't," protested the girl.

"We've had a fine time, haven't we, Cap'n Bill ?" "Well, it's been diff'rent from what I expected," admitted the sailor.
"Our only thought was to give the earth people pleasure, your Majesty," pleaded Aquareine.
"I know, I know, my dear Queen, and it was very good of you," replied Anko.

"But still it was an unwise act, for earth people are as constantly in danger under water as we would be upon the land.

So having won the right to command you all, I order you to take little Mayre and Cap'n Bill straight home, and there restore them to their natural forms.