THE ENCHANTED HAT
It is true that we are guests in the same house, but that does not give privilege to this particular annoyance. Here I am, talking to you as if it were distinctly proper."
"I can not say that you have put your foot in it yet,"—having recourse to the slipper again. I was having a fine time.
She smiled in spite of the anger which sparkled in her eyes. Of course, if she became downright angry I should tell who I was, only it would spoil everything.
"And you do not know me?" I said dejectedly. "Do you mean to tell me that you have never dreamed of any Prince Charming?"
"I can not say I have,"—icily.
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