Girlish DelightsChapter 14 Tea For Two
Later, over a very English tea, the Emir seemed very open to the Princess Elaheh's questions, even anxious that his daughter ask all she wanted. After some discussion of the mechanics of Palace life, and of the economy of Kobekistan, she broached a delicate topic. "Father," she asked, very worried lest she upset him, "What did happen between you and my mother before I was born?" The Emir sat silent for some moments and then replied, "We were young and in love when I was just another...