bed, I'll be bound."
"She didn't say that. And I don't think she does. That wouldn't be
comfortable--would it? I don't think my papa wears his crown for a
night-cap. Does he, nursie?"
"I never asked him. I daresay he does."
"And she's been there ever since I came here--ever so many years."
"Anybody could have told you that," said the nurse, who did not
believe
a word Irene was saying.
"Why didn't you tell me then?"
"There was no necessity. You could make it all up for yourself."
"You don't believe me then!" exclaimed the princess, astonished and
angry, as well she might be.
"Did you expect me to believe you, princess?" asked the nurse coldly. "I
know princesses are in the habit of telling make-believes, but you are
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