my arms?"
The little princess nestled close up to the old lady, who took her in
both her arms, and held her close to her bosom.
"Oh dear! this is so nice!" said the princess. "I didn't know anything
in the whole world could be so comfortable. I should like to lie here
for ever."
"You may if you will," said the old lady. "But I must put you to one
trial--not a very hard one, I hope.--This night week you must come
back
to me. If you don't, I do not know when you may find me again, and
you
will soon want me very much."
"Oh! please, don't let me forget."
"You shall not forget. The only question is whether you will believe I
am anywhere--whether you will believe I am anything but a dream.
You may
be sure I will do all I can to help you to come. But it will rest with
yourself after all. On the night of next Friday, you must come to me.
Madhuri Noah
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