The two great iron gates of Rose Hall slowly opened, and Catherland and I stepped out of the carriage. The steward of the estate stood on either side of the gate, and all the servants and maids awaited our arrival. I looked out into the crowd, but there was no sign of Princess Madeleine.

It was not until we were ushered into the great hall of the Hall by the butler that we saw the late arrival of the Princess Madeleine. The gold roses embroidered on her red dress stood out as she walked right in front of us. " said the Princess Madeleine, with a radiant face, as she...