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makes me happy.” Finally, the king spoke. “I enjoyed our visit to the village, and the candy, and those things you call strawberries are really good, Alexander.” Louise was happy to hear her father call Alexander by name. It was the first time he hadn’t called him “young man”. As they rode along, Louise found herself carrying most of the conversation. At times they just rode in silence, and yet the beautiful scenery made the vacant moments less noticeable. It was late when they finally arrived at Denville. While Alexander saw to the horses, Louise and the king went to the dining hall. Everyone else had eaten, but the cook soon had them some warm stew, and at the king’s request, some corn sticks. They were just sitting down to eat when Alexander came in. He seemed reluctant to join them. The king motioned to him to be seated. He bowed and took his seat. Louise was quiet as the king expressed his pleasure over the corn, as well as the strawberries at the mountain village. Alexander bowed. “Thank you, Your Majesty.” “Father,” Louise said, “we have some special treats for you for dessert.” The king seemed pleased at the prospect of something else. Louise informed the servants that she wanted them to bring her father a bowl of raspberries in milk, and strawberries on cake, both sprinkled with honey 103