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A round of applause broke out as she reached the ground. Turning round,
she found a crowd of people watching.
“Honestly, Princess Beatrice!” Mr Wells had gone pale. “What would your father, King George, say if he was here? I’m sure you do these sorts of things to frighten me.”
“And to show off,” said Natasha.
Bea ignored her sister. “Sorry, Mr Wells!
I really didn’t mean to scare you. Does anyone know who this kitten belongs to?”
No one replied and a few people shook their heads. Bea frowned. The kitten didn’t have a collar but she was sure it had to belong to somebody.
“Come and have some lunch, Princess Beatrice,” said Jenny. “I’ve set out the picnic.”
“And you can put the cat down now,”
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