"Deal!" said Rapunzel and smiled.
"What are you two whispering about?" she asked her parents, in a cheerful manner. She felt good for reason not known to her.
"Well... you know, sweetie, this might not be a good idea," said the king. "That boy is not the prince."
"Eugene's not a prince either."
"Yes, but we wouldn't have you if it weren't for him," said he.
"What difference does it make?" asked Rapunzel, now annoyed.