Norton, Charles Eliot, 1827-1908 · Boston : Hall and Locks · leaf 45
on his knees to thebeast, and clasping his hands said, My lord, I humblybeg your pardon. I did not think it would offend youto gather a rose for one of my daughters, who wishedto have one. I am not a lord but a beast, replied the monster; Idislike false compliments, but like people to say whatthey… … Beauty and the Beast 15 should refuse, promise me that you yourself will returnin three months.The tender-hearted merchant had no thought of let- daughters die insteadthat if he acceptedshould at least have ting any one of hisof him, but he knewthe beasts terms, hethe pleasure of seeingthem once…
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