Mr. Thompson, on his side, refused to let me be. This gave me concern as he kept disturbing me.

"If only you would say yes to me. I promise you that I will make you happier than the king has ever done. I will take you around the world if that's what you want," he said to me.

"Look here, Thompson, I hope you are aware of the danger your attitude poses if the king gets to know about it. You know how hurtful it could be if it reaches his ears. Why are you disturbing yourself with this? You know we can't get involved," I replied.

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