From that day on, Lily and Tom made it their special game to make the kettle boil. They learned that the kinder the words, the bigger and brighter the Dream-Bubbles. 'You are the best helper, Lily, thank you for putting away the toys,' Tom would say, and a bubble would float out, making the curtains gently sway as if dancing.
'Oh, Tom, what a lovely story you just told!' Lily would exclaim after his tales of brave knights and fluffy dragons, and a Dream-Bubble would hum a tiny, sweet tune as it drifted towards the window.
Soon, their cozy cottage began to fill with subtle magic. A tiny, shimmery bubble might make a picture on the wall wink, or a stack of books might straighten themselves with a soft thump. They felt very snug and happy as they watched the little wonders unfold.