But if you find me too heavy--" "If I cannot carry the queen of the fairies," he interrupted, "I am not worthy of the name." He had her in his arms with the words, holding her lightly and easily, as if she had been an infant.

His eyes smiled reassuringly into hers.
"So, mademoiselle! We depart for Valpre!" "What fun!" said Chris.
It seemed she was to enjoy her adventure after all, adverse circumstances notwithstanding.

Her foot throbbed and burned, but she put this fact resolutely away from her.

She had found the knight, and, albeit he was French, she was very pleased with him.

He was the prettiest toy that had ever yet come her way.
Possibly in this respect the knight's sentiments resembled hers.