"Oh, nonsense!"
Betsy made the effort, and ate half of a delicious cream.
"That is not enough. I will feed you, little bambino, I will feed you;" and with spoon in hand Napoleon actually began to feed the little girl, laughing steadily at her as he did so.
Only by running away did Betsy at last escape, and even then the Emperor called after her:
"Stop, Mees Betsy, do stay and eat another. You know you told me you liked them."
The next day Marchand brought to the sisters a box of bonbons with the Emperor's compliments, and with them came some of the famous creams for "Mdlle. Betsee."
CHAPTER VII
OFF FOR LONGWOOD
New Year's Day was approaching, the day which French people love to celebrate by making gifts to their friends and paying compliments.