The four asteroidal duchesses were thrilled to see each other. It had been quite a while.
"I've had everything prepared for ages!"said Juno, as they met in the great hall of the Palace of Juno.
They stood while all of the staff bowed before each one.
"For ages!"exclaimed Ceres. "This will take for ages."
"You have been engaged since when?"asked Pallas.
"Since a few months ago. I am so excited!"answered Juno.
"You haven't met your bridegroom, though?"asked Ceres. "Even viewed him?"
"A few times. I can't wait to meet him, though! Imagine! I'm to be a bride!"
"A bride to someone you don't know."