I like order in my house . '' Felicia , who was very gentle , said nothing , but stood up crying quietly ; while Bruno , for that was her brother 's name , sat comfortably by the fire . Presently , when supper-time came , Bruno had a delicious egg , and he threw the shell to Felicia , saying : `` There , that is all I can give you ; if you do n't like it , go out and catch frogs ; there are plenty of them in the marsh close by . '' Felicia did not answer , but she cried more bitterly than ever , and went away to her own little room . She found it filled with the sweet scent of the pinks , and , going up to them , she said sadly : `` Beautiful pinks , you are so sweet and so pretty , you are the only comfort I have left . Be very sure that I will take care of you , and water you well , and never allow any cruel hand to tear you from your stems . '' As she leaned over them she noticed that they were very dry . So taking her pitcher , she ran off in the clear moonlight to the fountain , which was at some distance . When she reached it she sat down upon the brink to rest , but she had hardly done so when she saw a stately lady coming toward her , surrounded by numbers of attendants . Six maids of honor carried her train , and she leaned upon the arm of another . When they came near the fountain a canopy was spread for her , under which was placed a sofa of cloth-of-gold , and presently a dainty supper was served , upon a table covered with dishes of gold and crystal , while the wind in the trees and the falling water of the fountain murmured the softest music . Felicia was hidden in the shade , too much astonished by all she saw to venture to move ; but in a few moments the Queen said : `` I fancy I see a shepherdess near that tree ; bid her come hither . '' So Felicia came forward and saluted the Queen timidly , but with so much grace that all were surprised . `` What are you doing here , my pretty child ? '' asked the Queen . `` Are you not afraid of robbers ? '' `` Ah ! madam , '' said Felicia , `` a poor shepherdess who has nothing to lose does not fear robbers . '' `` You are not very rich , then ? '' said the Queen , smiling .
`` I am so poor , '' answered Felicia , `` that a pot XXXXX pinks and a silver ring are my only possessions in the world . ''
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