717. The wait for the farmers, fishmongers, and butchers was so long that tents were set up for their use, they brought their children with them who spent the day creating havoc not only in the kitchens but sometimes even sneaking up into the formal rooms of the palace.
718. This was the only time that Marie and Angela were able to see with their own eyes the real world, the world of farmers, servants, cooks and every other sort of commoner. This complex world was a source of continual fascination for the two royal girls, who nevertheless would never venture to cross the barrier that separated then from the outside world.
719. Marie's music lesson was right after this hour Marie spent with her friend Angela in the palace kitchens. The music tutor noticed right away that he was tearing his young charge away from a favorite activity, and he turned over in his mind how he could utilize Marie Antoinette's attachment to Angela to his advantage.
720. "Look Marie" the music tutor said, "Why don't we have Angela come with you for your music lesson, we could have the two of you learn to sing some duets." Marie was all in favor of this idea.
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