“Let us try it again,” suggested Fluff, while the others wore disappointed expressions. “It was a foolish wish, anyhow; and perhaps the fairies did not care to grant it.”
So another maid was called and given the cloak to wear.
“‘AND MAY I WISH FOR ANYTHING I DESIRE?’ SHE ASKED EAGERLY.”
“And may I wish for anything I desire?” she asked eagerly.
“Of course,” answered the princess; “but, as you can have but one wish, you must choose something sensible.”
“Oh, I will!” declared the maid. “I wish I had yellow hair and blue eyes.”
“Why did you wish that?” asked Fluff, angrily, for the girl had pretty brown hair and eyes.
“Because the young man I am going to marry says he likes blondes better than brunettes,” answered the maid, blushing.
But her hair did not change its color, for all the wish; and the maid said, with evident disappointment: