"Yes, but let's return Alissa's to her so she won't worry," Isabella suggested and they walked back together to the top of the knoll.

"Crowns are too much trouble," Alissa told them as Isabella put it on her head, and the three cousins laughed.

Without the heavy crown on, Julia was feeling as light as a sprite. "Let's dance!", she said and Alissa grabbed her hands and swung her around. Alissa's crown tumbled off and both girls giggled.