“What? Have you received another letter from the Crown Princess?” “How did you guess?” “How did I not guess?” John countered. “She writes you every week.” He paused. “And she will arrive tomorrow to give her opinion in person, I am sure. Has she changed her mind yet about me?” “Not quite.” Louise was trying not to let that thought ruin her birthday celebration. “Her letter informed me of the thorough disappointment from the king of Prussia.” She leaned close and lowered her voice. “He’s most displeased, you know, and he considers my marriage to anyone who is not Prussian as a hostile act
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