Astolaine. Why, ssh?
Rosalys. [Whispering.] Never say anything uncomplimentary about the Queen!
Maids of Honour. [Loudly, intending to be overheard.] We all adore the Queen! [But they shake their heads, and make little faces to show Astolaine that they don't mean it.]
Astolaine. [Whispering.] I shall hate the Queen!
Maids of Honour. [Also whispering.] We all do!
Astolaine. But I'm to be Maid of Honour to the Princess Snow White, so I'll take my orders from her.
Rosalys. Oh, Snow White never gives orders.
Astolaine. I shall like her. When shall I see her?
Christabel. Sometimes, every day; and then again not for ever so long. It just depends on the Queen's temper.
