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he sighed for some time, and then
she began to weep. Petit-Soleil, returning
from the chase, heard a noise in the temple; he
entered it, and saw the Princess, who covered
her face with her veil, for she was ashamed to
be seen with tears in her eyes; and,
approaching her, he entreated her to tell him
instantly why she was crying. She refused to
do so, saying she was ashamed of herself; but
the more she refused, the more desirous he
was to know.
At last she told him, that the same old woman
who had advised her to send for the dancing
water, had just told her that the singing apple
was still more wonderful, as it would give her
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