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mistress; you have only to tell me to go, if my
presence annoys you, and I will go immediately.
Tell me, now, do you not consider me very ugly?'
'I do,' said Beauty, 'since I must speak the truth;
but I think you are also very kind.'
'It is as you say,' said the monster; 'and in
addition to being ugly, I lack intelligence. As I am
well aware, I am a mere beast.'
'It is not the way with stupid people,' answered
Beauty, 'to admit a lack of intelligence. Fools
never realise it.'
'Sup well, Beauty,' said the monster, 'and try to
banish dulness from your home—for all about
you is yours, and I should be sorry to think you
were not happy.'
'You are indeed kind,' said Beauty. 'With one
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