And they went away, and practiced all night how
to smile; and, in the morning, they returned. And the
gentle lady at the gate said:
smile?"
"Dear little boys, have you learned how to
And they said: "We have tried. How is this?"
"Better," she said, "much better. Practice some
more, and come back tomorrow."
And they went away obediently and practiced.
And they came the third day. And she said:
"Now, try again."
And tears of delight came into her lovely eyes.
"Those were very beautiful smiles," she said.
"Now you may enter."
And she unlocked the gate and kissed them
both, and they entered the beautiful Land of Laughter.
Write three to five sentences explaining how the
suspense within the story gives the reader a sense of
relief at the climax of "The Land of Laughter."