Ricky Tuftyhead (13)

Ricky Tuftyhead (13)

" Madam, " replied one of the group, " we work for Prince Ricky Tuftyhead whose wedding takes place tomorrow.

The princess was even more surprised at that, but she suddenly remembered that this very day, a year ago, she had promised to marry Ricky Tuftyhead and she nearly fainted on the spot.

She had not remembered this promise because, when she made it, she was still a fool; but after Prince Ricky Tuftyhead gave her intelligence, she had completely forgotten all her rash promises.

She had not taken thirty steps further when Ricky himself bowed before her, elegant, magnificent and like a prince who was to be married.

" Madam,"  he said, " I have kept my word, and I have no doubt you came here to keep yours ー to make me tha happiest man in the world by giving me your hand in marriage. "

" I honestly confess, " replied princess, " that I have not yet come to a decision on the matter, and I doubt if I will ever be able to decide in the way that you wish. "

(13/18)