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Show -110- returned to us! - But you were here all the time! You were my neighbor! I shall miss dear Lamm." "I am still Lamm, Svasar," laughed Majus. "Just a bit younger, that's all!" He turned to Carus. "Carus, we would love to hear you sing!" Blushing, the young woman rose from her chair. Soon the palace was filled with song. After the feast, Biajus and Verus were married, and Sandy was Verus' maid of honor. For three days the people celebrated their freedom and the marriage of their Prince to the lovely Verus. After the third day, they all returned to their homes. Majus sent for Sandy. "Sandy, would you like to go on a picnic with Verus and I tomorrow?" "Oh, I'd love to!" exclaimed the girl. "Get a good rest tonight, and we'll start early in the morning." The three arose at dawn. The palace cook had prepared a good breakfast for them, and handed them a large picnic basket as they started on their outing. Sunlight, was beginning to flood the valley as they left the Palace gates. Sandy couldn't believe the change that had taken place in just three days.. Stopping to take off her shoes, she ran through the thick, springy grass with delight. Verus and Majus laughed as she rolled in the heavily scented wild-flowers. Birds of dazzling colors darted through the stately trees |