The wonderful Sheep (27)

The wonderful Sheep (27)

Miranda reached her father's palace just as the wedding ceremony began, and everyone, as soon as she came in, was struck with surprise at her beauty and the splendor of her jewels.

She heard exclamations of admiration on all sides ; and the King her father looked at her so attentively that she was afraid he must recognise her ; but he was so sure that she was dead that the idea never occurred to him.

However, the fear of not getting away made her leave before the marriage was over.
She went out hastily, leaving behind her a little coral casket set with emeralds.

On it was written in diamond letters : " Jewels for the Bride, " and when they opened it, which they did as soon as it was found, there seemed to be no end to the pretty things it contained.

The King, who had hoped to join the unknown Princess and find out who she was, was dreadfully disappointed when she disappeared so suddenly, and gave orders that if she ever come again the doors were to be shut that she might not get away so easily.

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