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discover thecause; but Jack knew too well what the
consequence would be to disclose the cause of his
melancholy to her. He did his utmost therefore to
conquer the great desire he had for another
journey up the bean-stalk; however, finding that his
inclination grew too powerful for him, he began to
make secret preparations for his journey, and, on
the longest day, arose as soon as it was light,
ascended the bean-stalk, and reached the top with
some little trouble.
He found the road, journey, &c. much as it was on
the two former times; he arrived at the Giant's
mansion in the evening, and found his wife standing
at the door. Jack had disguised himself so
completely, that she did not appear to have the
least recollection of him; however, when he
pleaded _____
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