The sea fairies' book was published in 1911. Mayre Griffiths was a little girl who lived on the coast of California. Her father was the captain of a ship, and her constant companion was Captain Bill Weedles, who was a retired sailor with a wooden leg. Mayre Griffiths and Captain Bill spent many of their days roaming the beaches near home, or rowing and sailing along the coast. One day, she wishes that she could see a mermaid; her wish is overheard and granted the next day. The mermaids explaine