"I will do just as I like," retorted the queen sulkily.
"You ought to do as your hubby wishes you," said the king.
"I will not," said the queen.
"Then I insist upon it," said the king.
Apparently his Majesty approached the queen for the purpose of
following
the advice given by Curdie, for the latter heard a scuffle, and then a
great roar from the king.
"Will you be quiet then?" said the queen wickedly.
"Yes, yes, queen. I only meant to coax you."
"Hands off!" cried the queen triumphantly. "I'm going to bed. You may
come when you like. But as long as I am queen, I will sleep in my shoes.
It is my royal privilege. Harelip, go to bed."
"I'm going," said Harelip sleepily.
Madhuri Noah
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