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 I was speaking! Snow White is most malicious and ill-tempered; and so stupid and common that she prefers to associate with the kitchen-maids. Indeed, I believe she's in the kitchen at this very moment. She wouldn't do for you at all. Are not these the facts, Sir Dandiprat?

[Hesitating.] Well, your Majesty, perhaps

[Sternly.] Are not these the facts, Sir Dandiprat?

[Crushed.] They are, your Majesty.

Your Majesty has made me very happy!

Happy? I supposed

Five minutes ago such an account of Snow White would have made me miserable, for even as a little boy I always dreamed of marrying my cousin when I grew up. But now—oh, will your Majesty help me if I confess?