"And I know why," the princess went on; "he says that young people ought to be left alone for a while at first.

" "But papa has left us alone.

We've never seen him," said Kitty.

"Besides, we're not young people!--we're old, married people by now.

" "Only if he doesn't come, I shall say good-bye to you children," said the princess, sighing mournfully.