She noticed that his feet were small, and was proud of the fact.

Everything about him flattered her; she was grateful to him for being so handsome; and she was overcome with joy the evening that she found his beard to be of a lighter shade than his hair, which fact gave a greater softness to his smile.

He went away transported when, one morning, as she leaned over the balcony, he saw a little red spot on her pretty neck.

Their hearts being thus laid open, new treasures were daily found.

Certainly the proud and frank manner in which she opened her window showed that, even in her ignorance as a little embroiderer, she had the royal bearing of a princess.