Mona Hodgson - The Princess Twins and the Tea Party

The Princess Twins
and the Tea Party
Story by Mona Hodgson
Pictures by Red Hansen
He [God] gives grace to those
who are not proud.
Proverbs 3:34

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Today was the Spring Tea. Emma wanted everything to be perfect. She ran to the castle kitchen. The cook was making the cakes. Did you remember the sugar? Emma asked. The cook stopped stirring.

Of course I added the sugar, he said. I just want things to taste right, said Emma. They will taste good, the cook said. Emma ran to the tea room. The table looked pretty, but the napkins didnt look right. Emma unfolded them.

Then she folded them her way. Puppy ran into the tea room. You dont belong in here, said Emma. You could ruin the tea party. She picked up Puppy and set him outside. Emma went back to the tea room.

Where were the name cards? Where was her sister Abby? Emma ran to find her sister. She ran right into Abby. The name cards flew to the floor. Now we have to make new cards, said Emma. Abby picked up the cards. I want everything to be perfect, said Emma. I want everything to be perfect, said Emma.

Only God is perfect, Abby said. Abby set the name cards by the cups. Dont worry, Emma. Just enjoy the party, said Abby. The castle bell rang. Princess Emma and Princess Abby took their friends to the tea room. Princess Emma and Princess Abby took their friends to the tea room.

Everything was perfect. Then Emma saw Puppy by the table. She tried to grab Puppy. Instead, Emma stepped on his tail. Puppy wiggled. Emma wobbled.

Then Emma bumped the table. The table tumbled to the floor. Tea splashed in a puddle. Puppy slurped tea. Welcome to Puppys perfect party, said Abby. Emma giggled.

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