Peter gave Wendy a hand at first , but had to desist , Tink was so indignant . Up and down they went , and round and round . Heavenly was Wendy 's word . `` I say , '' cried John , `` why should n't we all go out ? '' Of course it was to this that Peter had been luring them . Michael was ready : he wanted to see how long it took him to do a billion miles . But Wendy hesitated . `` Mermaids ! '' said Peter again . `` Oo ! '' `` And there are pirates . '' `` Pirates , '' cried John , seizing his Sunday hat , `` let us go at once . '' It was just at this moment that Mr. and Mrs. Darling hurried with Nana out of 27 . They ran into the middle of the street to look up at the nursery window ; and , yes , it was still shut , but the room was ablaze with light , and most heart-gripping sight of all , they could see in shadow on the curtain three little figures in night attire circling round and round , not on the floor but in the air . Not three figures , four ! In a tremble they opened the street door . Mr. Darling would have rushed upstairs , but Mrs. Darling signed him to go softly . She even tried to make her heart go softly . Will they reach the nursery in time ? If so , how delightful for them , and we shall all breathe a sigh of relief , but there will be no story .
On the other XXXXX , if they are not in time , I solemnly promise that it will all come right in the end .
Heavenly Mr. Mrs. Pirates hand heart miles round street word