4/36 I oughtn't to say that ought I? But I don't mind with you, dears. Somehow I feel as though I'd known you quite a long time already.' The Queen settled herself on her throne and made a signal to her attendants. The children, whispering together among the cushions on the steps of the throne, decided that she was very beautiful and very kind, but perhaps just the least bit flighty. The brother said it was the uncle who had the money. |