Give me that circlet from your brow, Tourmaline."
Without hesitation Tourmaline removed the rose-gold circlet with its
glittering jewel and handed it to Polychrome, who turned and placed
it upon Trot's brow. Then she called in a loud, imperative voice,
"Greet your new Queen, Pinkies!"
One by one they all advanced, knelt before Trot and pressed her hand
to their lips. "Long live Queen Mayre!" called out Cap'n Bill,
dancing around on his wooden leg in great delight. "Vive la--Vive
la--ah, ah, Trot!"
"Thank you, Polly," said Button-Bright gratefully. "This will fix us
all right, I'm sure."
"Why, I have done nothing," returned Polychrome, smiling upon him.
"It is the Law of the Country. Isn't it surprising how little people
know of their Laws? Are you all contented, Pinkies?" she asked,
turning to the people.
"We are!" they cried. Then several of the men ran out to spread the
news throughout the City and Country, so that a vast crowd soon
began to gather in the Court of the Statues.
MAYRE, QUEEN OF THE PINK COUNTRY
CHAPTER 18
Polychrome now dismissed all but Button-Bright, Cap'n Bill, Rosalie
the Witch and the new Queen of the Pinkies. Tourmaline hastened away
to her father's house to put on a beautiful gown all covered with
flounces and ribbons, for she was glad to be relieved of the duties
of the Queen and was eager to be gaily dressed and one of the people
again.
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