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The Fourth Son

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Diplomacy, or what keeps the wheels of international relations turning.

And sadly, not having much involvement in diplomacy except for the odd ball in New York stage by on of another of the dozens of countries who had Embassies there, the idea of coping with those events horrified him.

Step into the breach, the number one personal assistant who was conversant in a foreign language knew everything about his country and was familiar with all of the ambassadors in the city.

And who had expressed the desire to meet with the new king and congratulate him on his accession.

Yes, another state dinner.

And, if Ruth had her way, dancing.

He invites Ruth and Susie at short notice, and Susie is gobsmacked and overwhelmed like the girl she is, and he promises to rustle up a few princes for her to meet.

But.

No fainting allowed.

And definitely no fairy godmothers turning pumpkins into carriages.  They already had a gold coach, and she could use it if she wanted to

Rurh doesn’t think they will ever get her to go home after it.

And of course, she doesn’t have a thing to wear!