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pulled out the leather bag and looked at Louise and then at her father, questioningly. Louise nodded. Alexander knelt, gestured toward Louise and the king, putting his arms across his chest. Nell nodded and went to Louise, who knelt down to accept Nell’s hug and kiss. Louise hugged her back and said, “I love you, Nell.” Nell then went to the king. He paused for a moment, but knelt, allowing this sweet display of affection. Nell returned to Alexander and gave him a hug and a kiss as well. He gave her the biggest piece of honey candy. She smiled and scampered to her grandmother. Soon every child had a piece. Alexander had five pieces left. He knew of Louise’s desire to keep her father’s identity secret, so he bowed discreetly to the king and spoke quietly so the villagers would not hear him. “Would you like to try some, Your Majesty?” The king nodded and took one. Alexander then turned and bowed to Louise. “And you, Your Highness?” “Yes, thank you, Alexander.” The king watched Louise to see what to do. Louise took her piece and licked it. The king did likewise. Both Alexander and Louise watched the king. A smile crept across his face. “My goodness, that is good. What do you call it?” Alexander expected Louise to answer, but she turned to him to force him to reply. “It’s called honey candy, Your Majesty.” 101