Having overcome so many obstacles, Timtom did not intend to be thwarted
by a sulky girl, so he walked boldly to the room where the Princess sat
alone, every one being afraid to go near her.

"Good day, my dear Pattycake," he said pleasantly; "I have come to cure
your bad temper."

"I do not want to be cured!" cried the Princess, angrily. "Go away at
once, or I shall hurt you!"

"I shall not go away until you have promised to marry me," replied
Timtom, firmly.

At this Pattycake began to scream with rage, and threw her shoe
straight at his head. Timtom dodged the shoe and paid no attention to
the naughty action, but continued to look at the pretty Princess
smilingly. Seeing this, Pattycake rushed forward and seizing him by his
hair began to pull with all her strength. At the same time she opened
her mouth to scream, and while it was open Timtom threw the golden pill
down her throat.

Immediately the Princess released his hair and sank at his feet sobbing
and trembling, while she covered her pretty face with her hands to hide
her blushes and shame.

Timtom tenderly patted her bowed head, and tried to comfort her,
saying:

"Do not weep, sweetheart; for the bad temper has left you at last, and