Gail Carson Levine Quote

You were her friend? he asked. You liked her? I told him Ella was the best friend I ever had. He paused again, and I feared he would say she died. But he finally answered that he believed her to be well and married to a rich gentleman. He added, She is happy, I think, She is rich, so she is happy. Without thinking, I blurted, Ella doesn't care about riches. Then I realized I'd contradicted a prince! How do you know? he said. I answered, At school everyone hated me because I wasn't wealthy and because I spoke with an accent. She was the only one who was kind. Perhaps she's changed, he said. I don't think so, your Highness.