"I could!" answered Ravenslee almost grimly, "and I—surely will!"
"When we get there, Prince, I want first—a doll-carriage an' a doll with lovely blue eyes that wink at you, an' a big box of candy, an' a new dress for my mumsey, an' no more work, an' I want lots an' lots of flowers for my daddy 'cause he loves flowers—oh, an' I want my leg t' be made well. What d' you want, Hermy?"
"Well, dear, I want to—say good-by to my sewing-machine for ever and ever and ever!"
"Why, Hermy!" exclaimed the child, "last time you said you wanted some one who could give you your heart's desire!"
"Perhaps that is my heart's desire, little Hazel," said Hermione, rising and taking up the medicine bottle.
"An' what do you want, Prince?"
"I want a great deal," answered Ravenslee, smiling down into the big, soft eyes. "I want some one who—is my heart's desire now and for ever and ever. Good night, dear little Princess!"
"You'll come again, Prince?" she pleaded, holding up her face to be kissed, "you'll come again soon?"
"As soon as—Princess Nobody will bring me."
"Good night, Hermy dear; you'll bring our Prince again soon?"