“ Mr. Jones as you know I recently proposed marriage to your daughter Nancy. And I also know that you don’t like me very much. And that you don’... think that I am good enough for your beloved Nancy.”“If you will give me 30 minutes of your time I will explain to you why I would make a good husband for her.”For the Next 30 minutes stated his case when he was finished he took a few more sips of his coffee. And waited for Cornelius to respond. “Chuck you stated your case quite eloquently and I give. “How did you come to be in the stable of that unscrupulous innkeeper?”“I was preparing to leave in the morning. Yesterday I purchased a horse from Ibin Arriaga. I am a dragonslayer and journey to find the dragon along the river to the south.”“You purchased a horse and got a donkey,” said the guard. “You have no money and no weapons. You were so drunk that you’ve been robbed and now you must set out on your own with nothing. Who is this Ibin Arriaga?”“He is a thief,” said Steven. “Not only of my. I didn't think you'd take this so seriously or get so scared.Can you forgive me and Tiny for out little joke?"I spun on my heel and faced him, shrugging his hand off my shoulder."Forgive you? FORGIVE you?" I shrieked. I oughta punch your lights out,you clown!" But right then, _I_ lost it and began giggling. Finally Ibroke down into a full laugh, tears rolling down my cheeks. "NOW lookat what you two have done! It's gonna take a half HOUR to repair mydamn MAKEUP!" I gasped.The three of us stood. I'dnever worn one before, my skirts and dresses never needed one but as aprincess and bride, my outfits would require one. I'd seen them inmagazines and in a store catalog but didn't know Carrie had one - orI'd have found some excuse to wear it."This is so pretty!" I gushed as I gently tugged the petticoat up overmy hips and adjusted the netting. "I love how it feels so silky withlike a half slip under the netting and lots of lace." Yeah, the slip is to keep all that netting from scratching..