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into snakes, some into lizards
When Nunzia woke up, Peppa said to her: «Sister,
I want to leave at once.»
«Why?»
«Because I want to leave.»
«But, won’t you tell me why?»
«I found the key in your hair, and I went and
opened the door and found all those women.»
«Oh sister of mine, you’ve destroyed me!» she
said.And Peppa departed.
When Nunzia’s husband returned, the women in
the room, who were fairies, said to him, «You
must send your wife away at once!»
He burst into tears and asked, «Why?»
«Just send her away immediately, we command
you! Send her away!»
Oh, that poor unhappy maiden! You should have
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