"When we waste time, we waste happiness.

But there is no time for preaching, so I'll go." "Please wait a moment, Sacho," said the Queen.
"Can I do anything to make you happy ?" he asked, smiling again.
"Yes," answered Aquareine.

"We are curious to know who does all this beautiful gold work and ornamentation." "Some of the slaves here are goldsmiths, having been taught by Zog to forge and work metal under water," explained Sacho.

"In parts of the ocean lie many rocks filled with veins of pure gold and golden nuggets, and we get large supplies from sunken ships as well.

There is no lack of gold here, but it is not as precious as it is upon the earth because here we have no need of money." "We would like to see the goldsmiths at work," announced the Queen.
The boy hesitated a moment.