Because this was most likely their final public performance, effort
was not spared, and many jumps and leaps and spins were carried out
in ways never seen before or since.
Finally, there were only a few Wonderlanders left, and these gave a
few performances that actually told stories; one of which suggested
that the skater was running off into the woods to live as suggested
by the use of a Pan flute as a prop and since the skater's name was
Peter, it is possible, given the nature of these performances, with
the faerie-like use of the candles, that this was the origin of the
story of Peter Pan.
After Peter had flown off with his candle, there was a girl, Belle,
who had a bell tied to her wrist, and tinkled as she skated, which,
is certainly possible was the origin of Tinkerbell, as it was known
she had affections for Peter, and was of a jealous nature.
When Belle had tinked off into the distance, there was no one left,
except Dimbovitsa. . .who was a different kind of skater than most,
leaving most of the leaps and jumps to the more athletic of ability
and inclination. . .and followed her heart more in the direction of
art and sculpture. . .concentrating on long graceful glides over an
expanse of ice.
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