“Her heart is proud and she is cold; I do not want a queen like that,” said the Prince to himself.
“Now to find Goodness, and if the ring does not fit her I must continue my journey, for I am bound to bring a queen home to my people.”
He looked all over the castle, but could not find the Princess Goodness. He went into the garden, and just as he turned into a path he caught a glimpse of her. The Prince watched her through some bushes and saw that she was helping an old woman to carry a heavy basket, and her cheery voice was like sweet music to Prince Charming’s ear.
The Prince stepped out and took the basket, which he carried to the castle. When he returned to the garden the Princess Goodness was gathering flowers. She held a beautiful rose in her hand, and said to the Prince: “Is it not lovely?” Then she gave it to him.
“It is not half as lovely as yourself,” whispered Prince Charming, and he caught the little hand of the Princess. He slipped the ring out of his pocket and on to her finger, which it fitted perfectly.
Prince Charming bent his handsome head and kissed Princess Goodness, saying softly:—“My Queen.”
CHAPTER XIV.
THE TWO BROTHERS.
ONE afternoon the face on the Talking Chair smiled at Ray, who was sitting on the floor.