Chapter 6: To Be a Princess
"This is the Princess's Book of Etiquette, lets begin." I said, setting up a big book of Princess manners. I quickly said all the rules, "No nagging, bragging, sweating, fretting, slipping, tripping, slurping, burping, twittering, or frittering allowed. Stay pleasant, stay present, stay proud!"
I begin to sing,
"To be a princess is to know which spoon to use.
To be a princess is a thousand pairs of shoes.
To maintain a regal gate,
Leave the parsley on your plate.
And be charming, but detached, and yet amused.
To be a princess is to never be confused.
Do a plea' and never fall.
Don't ever stray from protocol.
All through the day,
There's just one way you must behave.
Do keep a grip and never crack.
Stiff upper lip and arch the back
Bend from above and always wear your gloves and wave.
Shoulders back, and tummy in,
And pinky out, and lift the chin,
And slowly turn the head from side to side."
Erika joins in, "I see now!"
" Breathing gently, stepping lightly.
Smile brightly, nod politely.
Never show a thing you feel inside!
Glide!
To be a princess, is to always look your best
To be a princess, is to never get to rest.
Sit for a portrait, never squirm
Sleep on a mattress, extra firm.
Speak and be clever,
Never at a loss for words!
Curtsy to every count and lord.
Learn how to play the harpsichord!
Sing lullabies and always harmonize in thirds...
We both sing, "Thirds…thirds..."
Standing near Anneliese's portrait, I go off into a daze,
"And, she has beautiful eyes,
Your spirits rise when she walks in the room."
"I see!" Erika exclaimes, but I hardly notice.
Continuing in my hazed state,
"Doors close, and the chemistry grows
She's like a rose that's forever in bloom…"
My voice cracks as I realize what I've just sang. Nevertheless, Erika doesn't seem to notice and I begin again,
"Do a plea' and don't..."
"Ever, ever, ever fall!"
"Never show dismay..."
"And be there when people call!"
"Be prepared whatever royal life will bring.
Do keep a grip and don't…"
"Ever, ever, ever crack!"
"Take a dainty sip…"
"Never ever turn your back!"
"There's a time, and place,
And way for everything!
To be a princess, is to never make your bed.
To be a princess, is to always use your head!"
Erika somehow manages to fall, while I wasn't looking.
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