In the city, there was an old church with a tall spire. The church bells rang whenever there was a celebration. A grand ball was to be held for Princess Deborah (Debbie) to select a husband from among the young men. ‘There is no one in the kingdom whom I love,’ thought Debbie, ‘How will I know whom to select?’ After a lot of thought she decided that if the church bell rang when she met a particular young man, she would think of selecting him. That evening, the ball was in full swing and the guests were presented to the king, the queen and the princess. Debbie didn’t hear the bells ring at any time and was getting disappointed. Just then, as one of her father’s soldiers came up with a message, the bells rang! Surprised, the princess looked at the soldier. She realised that he was her childhood friend, Lionel! They were married and lived happily thereafter.
The Old Church
