When Hero learned that she was now the owner of no fewer than three carriages and eight horses, she turned quite pink, and after struggling for a few moments to express herself suitably, stammered out: 'Oh, Sherry, it is just like K-King Cophetua and the beggar-maid!''Who the devil was he?' demanded Sherry.'Well, I don't precisely remember, but he married a beggar-maid, and gave her everything she wanted.''Sounds to me like a hum,' said her skeptical husband. 'Besides, what's the fellow got to do with us?''Only that you made me think of him,' said Hero, smiling mistily up at him.
In the story, Hero discovers that she has inherited a remarkable fortune in the form of three carriages and eight horses, which leaves her feeling overwhelmed with joy and excitement. Attempting to convey her feelings, she likens her situation to that of King Cophetua, who famously fell in love with a beggar-maid, reflecting her sense of being swept off her feet by a sudden windfall.
Sherry, her husband, responds with skepticism, questioning the relevance of the tale. However, Hero's nostalgic smile hints at a deeper connection to the story, revealing her romantic side and the way she perceives her newfound status in life. Her reference to King Cophetua symbolizes her wish for a fairytale life, infusing their mundane reality with a touch of magic and hope.