Then Hester drew herself up majestically, waved her sceptre, and declaimed: "I, the Queen of Sand Court, accept this honor that is thus thrust upon me!" There were some astonished faces among the courtiers at this speech, but nobody interrupted.
"I, Queen Sandy, promise to be a good Queen to my beloved courtiers, and never to lose my temper or speak cross, but to emulate the sweet and sunlighty disposition of our departing and beloved Queen, who is now a Sand Witch.

Wherefore, my courtiers, I beseech your fealty and faith, and I present my compliments, and the compliments of this court to our visitor, the Princess San Diego.

This lovely lady has been a great help, and we now salute her.

I bid thee all salute!" They all saluted by bowing low to Kitty; indeed, the page bowed so low that he tumbled over, but soon scrambled up again.
"And now," went on Queen Sandy, "I bid thee salute our Sand Witch.

She is a witch of goodness and joy.