Questioning his motives, the young lady demanded answers. "What are you?" His laughter held a bitter tinge as he replied, "Oh, the first person I didn't want to know my secret." Trembling, she uttered her deepest desire, "Then marry me." In that moment, the prince realized he had fallen in love, and with a mixture of regret and affection, he said, "My words and feelings for you are not fake."