"Well, I declare," said the king. "I thought that tunnel had been stopped up for good and all."
"The stone above the door slipped," said Twinkle, "so we came down to see what we could find."
"You must never do it again," said his Majesty, sternly. "This is our own kingdom, a peaceful and retired nation of extra refined and substantial citizens, and we don't wish to mix with mortals, or any other folks."
"We'll go back, pretty soon," said Twinkle.
"Now, that's very nice of you," declared the king, "and I appreciate your kindness. Are you extra refined, my dear?"
HIS MAJESTY THE KING
"I hope so," said the girl, a little doubtfully.
"Then there's no harm in our being friendly while you're here. And as you've promised to go back to your own world soon, I have no objection to showing you around the town. You'd like to see how we live, wouldn't you?"
"Very much," said Twinkle.