If on the fatal night you see me, my arm firmly linked in that of her majesty, parading solemnly about the gymnasium with a fixed smile, and an air of gayety that I am a long way from feeling, don't you dare to laugh at me." "We won't laugh at you, then, even though we can't help laughing at you now," said Grace.

"We shall be only too glad to do anything we can to help you entertain her." "I know that.

Maybe you can help and maybe you can't.

But if she doesn't enjoy herself it won't be my fault.".