She was accustomed every summer to go to Balmoral, a lovely place in Scotland, and used to visit the Highland women living in the little cottages in the hill around.
She became acquainted with all of them and went from one to the other to chat with them. Of course they were delighted that the Queen would take such notice of them. Finally, as she was returning to London, she came to bid one old cottager goodbye. The old lady said: "Well, your Majesty, I may never see you on earth again. May I ask your Majesty a question?"
"Yes," she replied; "as many as you like."
"Well," said the old saint, "will your Majesty meet me in heaven?"
The gracious Queen replied:
"Yes; through the all-availing blood of Jesus."