“ Corrina!” Queen Thumbelina cried. Oh, dear. Why was she always disappearing about this time? Princess Corrina was the only child of King Cornelius

And Queen Thumbelina of the fairies. “Yes, Mother?” Corrina asked. Thumbelina turned. There was her daughter, all beautiful 16 years of her, with

Her father’s brown hair and her mother’s blue eyes. “There you are, Corrina.” Thumbelina sighed. “Where were you?” Corrina rolled her eyes.

“I was exploring the castle.” She replied. “Come, Corrina.” Thumbelina said. “You are expected in the ballroom.” Thumbelina took

Corrina’s hand and led her to the ballroom. There, Cornelius and Corrina’s Aunt Sharina were waiting for her. “I see you found our daughter.’

Cornelius said. “Indeed, Cornelius.” Thumbelina replied. “Now, Sharina, will you tell Corrina the big news?” Sharina stepped forward.

She was lovely for 64, her hair still fresh and blonde, her wrinkles almost unnoticeable. “Yes, Corrina.” Aunt Sharina replied. “I am pleased to announce

That I have taken the liberty of betrothing Corrina to the young prince of the Smallins.” Corrina was appalled. “Prince Tom? Never! “

Corrina cried. “I won’t marry that…. That pig!” Corrina ran from the ballroom in tears. “Oh, dear.” Thumbelina whispered. The

Meeting between Tom Thumb hadn’t gone very well. “Maybe you should talk to her.” Cornelius whispered to his queen. “If you insist,

Darling.” Thumbelina said. And she hurried after Corrina.

(To Be Continued.)