They walked back into the other part of the Palace and Udele led them into a room which she said was always used by guests. It was a beautifully furnished room with many fine pictures on the walls and exquisitely carved gold mirrors, an amazing contrast to the dreary rooms occupied by Prince Majmir. Zoleka looked at Anton for an explanation. “These rooms were decorated for Princess Udele’s mother just before she died. She had been complaining for a long time about the Palace looking dull and dismal, and finally Prince Majmir gave in and ordered the decoration of several rooms as a Christmas present.” He gave a sigh before he continued, “I have always considered it wrong that Her Royal Highness was not allowed to use them rather than the dull nursery upstairs.” “Well, she will most ce