"I don't know who it likes more," Jack answered. "Seems kind of unfair to make it choose a favourite. But it always has stories for me from places where it's too hot for me to spend much time and it must like her a little bit, because the Wind doesn't have to help the spirits. They do and I appreciate it and the north wind is my closest friend, but I'd never take it for granted. So the May Queen must be doing something right."

A pause and then, "The water is boiling."