Not accepting food from strangers was something Emilia had told the Little Unicorns more than once during their "education." So even though Miss Belindel's smile looked lovely, the little beast instead took a small step back, looking as if it had been badly frightened.
"Oh, Miss, you scared her."
The Maids behind her couldn't help reminding their mistress, and the Countess didn't blame them for speaking up; instead she became even more intent on offering her Apple.
Her time with the Little Unicorn had been quite pleasant overall. In the end she still couldn't get that pure-white little beast to accept any food, but at least it didn't mind her stroking it. And when, half an hour later, Miss Matilda came to inform the Countess that Shard had returned, the Witch, who was using a small comb to brush the fur of the Little Unicorn lying on the cushion with half-closed eyes, was suddenly startled to realize Time had passed so quickly:
