This story describes the unusual meeting and budding friendship between Wilf, a water nymph, and a boy who likes to be called Deano. They learn from each other as the boy helps the water nymph to return home. Deano hides Wilf from his mother but the nymph causes problems in the kitchen, so the two spend a day beside the local river instead. They have a happy day together, watching the wildlife and playing. The boy comes up with a plan to help the...