"But she didn't take me on your recommendation?"
"No, she said references were necessary, and——"
"And in the end she took me practically with no references at all, and—the story has just worked itself out to this wonderful ending."
"Is it such a wonderful ending?" He helped her to her feet, and they stood watching the golden sun drop slowly towards the golden hills. "Is it—the ending you would have chosen for yourself?"
"When I told Baba fairy stories, the prince used to have a curious family resemblance to you," she answered. "I—liked to make my fairy prince like you—because——"
"Because?"
"Because—I think I knew you were the best prince in all the world," she whispered, "the king—of my kingdom."
THE END.
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