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The Land of Happy, the Castle Holiday

Happy grows fruit trees: peaches, apples, nectarines, pears, apricots, cherries, and plums. Deer roam the orchards eating dropped fruit. In the vast orchards, heavily laden trees bow. Denizens are fruitarians, lithe but well-fed. They make fruit salads, sauces, and crisps. They export dehydrated fruits and the most lovely jams. Oranges and lemons grow beneath solar domes. 

“There was nothing but balmy weather and light rains the whole month of April,” says Miss Emeline. 

Visitors come to Happy above the Citrus Seashore to pick fruit, make jam, and drink wine and cordials. They bring fruits home with them. 

“It was so sweet,” says Miss Emeline. “A pleasant time. I also visited the capitol, Holiday, a lovely castle with sand-colored walls and turrets surrounded by an apple orchard and adjoined by the largest orangerie in the land.” 

Deer and unicorns roam the orchard nibbling on fallen apples. 

“In the castle one wears dresses made of dried peel and jewels of polished pits,” says Miss Emeline. “Oh my, it’s much more beautiful than you imagine.” 

Happy treats all as royalty, but no one rules. In the Castle Holiday they feast on fruits and swim in the warm frothy moat. Every night the royalty (everyone) dances. Skylights let in the sun. Verandas off each bedroom overlook the orchards and the grazing herds. 

“I was nearly overwhelmed by the love and the fruity luxury,” says Miss Emeline. “I made fast friends.” 

Happians love to spend time in Castle Holiday, but also to return home.

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