When all else fails, love opens doors.
Shortly after her marriage to Prince Albert, Queen Victoria had a quarrel with her new husband. Albert walked out of the room and locked himself in his private apartment. Victoria hammered furiously on the door. “Who’s there?” called Albert.
“The Queen of England, and she demands to be admitted.” There was no response, and the door remained locked. Victoria hammered again.
“Who’s there?” The reply was the same, and still the door remained shut. More fruitless and furious knocking was followed by a pause. Then there was a gentle tap.
“Who’s there?” Albert asked.
“Your wife, Albert,” the Queen replied. The prince opened the door at once!