When the sisters heard that Marygold had really gone, and that the prince had a fine castle, they were very jealous, you may be sure.
They said, “We should like to live in the castle. We must drive Marygold away.”
Just then the pixie came into the room. “Your hearts are ugly and cracked,” he said. “Shall I mend them?”
The proud sisters said, “Go away, you horrid little fairy! We have no need of your help.”
So the pixie went away. He went away to see Marygold.
The prince had gone on a long journey.
The pixie said to Marygold, “Do not venture outside the castle grounds until the prince comes back from his journey.”
It rained for three days, and Princess Marygold was very lonely.
One evening there was a loud rap at the door and Marygold went to answer it herself.