The wrinkled old woman made what Herbert was sure was a pretense of thinking about his question.

"Well, aren't you a dear. There is a wee bit of wood out back which could use some splitting. You can have at that. Only, be sure that you finish it all before sundown." Herbert nodded and headed around the back of the tiny hut. Alexandra watched him with a small frown on her face and her fingers crossed. If she was right, the prince was in for a shock. The old woman was all the gracious ...