The wonderful Sheep (3) [The Wonderful Sheep]
The wonderful Sheep (3)
When he saw them all so beautiful and so gay he embraced them tenderly ,but gave Miranda more kisses than either of the others.
Presently a splendid banquet was served, and the King and his daughters sat down to it, and as he always thought that there was some special meaning everything, he said to the eldest:
" Tell me why you have chosen a green dress. "
" Sire, " she answered, " having heard of your victories I thought that green would signify my joy and hope of your speedy return. "
" That is very good answer, " said the King;
" and you, my daughter, " he continued, " why did you take a blue dress ? "
" Sire, " said the Princess, " to show that we constantly hoped for your success, and that the sight of you is as welcome to me as the sky with its most beautiful stars. "
" Why, " said the King, " your wise answers astonish me ; and you, Miranda. What made you dress yourself all in white ? "
" Because, sire, " she answered, " white suits me better than anything else. "
" What ! " said the King angrily, " was that all you thought of, vain child ? "
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