The boys regarded Goldilocks as a mixture of child , angel , and fairy , for she was a lovely little creature , and the golden hair which she inherited from her blonde mamma enveloped her like a shining veil , behind which she smiled upon her worshippers when gracious , and hid herself when offended . Her father would not have it cut and it hung below her waist , so soft and fine and bright , that Demi insisted that it was silk spun from a cocoon . Every one praised the little Princess , but it did not seem to do her harm , only to teach her that her presence brought sunshine , her smiles made answering smiles on other faces , and her baby griefs filled every heart with tenderest sympathy . Unconsciously , she did her young subjects more good than many a real sovereign , for her rule was very gentle and her power was felt rather than seen . Her natural refinement made her dainty in all things , and had a good effect upon the careless lads about her . She would let no one touch her roughly or with unclean hands , and more soap was used during her visits than at any other time , because the boys considered it the highest honor to be allowed to carry her highness , and the deepest disgrace to be repulsed with the disdainful command , `` Do away , dirty boy ! '' Lour voices displeased her and quarrelling frightened her ; so gentler tones came into the boyish voices as they addressed her , and squabbles were promptly suppressed in her presence by lookers-on if the principles could not restrain themselves . She liked to be waited on , and the biggest boys did her little errands without a murmur , while the small lads were her devoted slaves in all things . They begged to be allowed to draw her carriage , bear her berry-basket , or pass her plate at table . No service was too humble , and Tommy and Ned came to blows before they could decide which should have the honor of blacking her little boots . Nan was especially benefited by a week in the society of a well-bred lady , though such a very small one ; for Bess would look at her with a mixture of wonder and alarm in her great blue eyes when the hoyden screamed and romped ; and she shrunk from her as if she thought her a sort of wild animal . Warm-hearted Nan felt this very much . She said at first , `` Pooh ! I do n't care ! '' But she did care , and was so hurt when Bess said , `` I love my tuzzin best , tause she is twiet , '' that she shook poor Daisy till her teeth chattered in her head , and then fled to the barn to cry dismally . In that general refuge for perturbed spirits she found comfort and good counsel from some source or other . Perhaps the swallows from their mud-built nests overhead twittered her a little lecture on the beauty of gentleness . However that might have been , she came out quite subdued , and carefully searched the orchard for a certain kind of early apple that Bess liked because it was sweet and small and rosy . Armed with this peace-offering , she approached the little Princess , and humbly presented it . To her great joy it was graciously accepted , and when Daisy gave Nan a forgiving kiss , Bess did likewise , as if she felt that she had been too severe , and desired to apologize .
After this they played pleasantly together , and XXXXX enjoyed the royal favor for days .
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