I didn't expect you would.

But that's no reason why I shouldn't say it.' 'Oh, no!' answered the princess.
'I will explain it all to you when you are older,' the lady went on.
'But you will be able to understand this much now: I came here to take care of you.' 'Is it long since you came?
Was it yesterday?
Or was it today, because it was so wet that I couldn't get out ?' 'I've been here ever since you came yourself.' 'What a long time!' said the princess.

'I don't remember it at all.' 'No.

I suppose not.' 'But I never saw you before.' 'No.

But you shall see me again.' 'Do you live in this room always ?' 'I don't sleep in it.