"I hope it will never go out," said the princess.
"I hope not. But it is time we both went to sleep. Shall I take you in
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
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