Beauty and the Beast . near his house his childrencame out to greet him. But seeing the sad-ness of his face, and his eyes filled with tears,they asked the cause of his trouble. GivingBeauty the rose, he told her all. The twoelder sisters laid all the blame on Beauty; buthis sons, who had come from the forest to meethim, declared that they would go to the Beastinstead. But Beauty said that as she was thecause of this misfortune, she alone must sufferfor it, and was quite willing to go; and, inspite of the entreaties of her brothers, wholoved her dearly, she set out with her father,to the secre
Beauty and the Beast . near his house his childrencame out to greet him. But seeing the sad-ness of his face, and his eyes filled with tears,they asked the cause of his trouble. GivingBeauty the rose, he told her all. The twoelder sisters laid all the blame on Beauty; buthis sons, who had come from the forest to meethim, declared that they would go to the Beastinstead. But Beauty said that as she was thecause of this misfortune, she alone must sufferfor it, and was quite willing to go; and, inspite of the entreaties of her brothers, wholoved her dearly, she set out with her father,to the secret joy of her two envious sisters. When they arrived at the palace the doorsopened of themselves; sweet music was heard,and they walked into a room where supperwas prepared. Just as they had eaten theirsupper, the Beast entered, and said in a mildtone, Beauty, did you come here willingly todie in place of your father? Willingly, sheanswered, with a trembling voice. So muchthe better for you, said the Beast; your father. 3 Beauty and the Beast. can stay here to-night, but must go home onthe following morning. Beauty tried to cheerher father, at parting, by saying that she wouldtry to soften the heart of the Beast, and gethim to let her return home soon. After hewas gone, she went into a fine room, on thedoor of which was written, in letters of gold, Beautys Room; and lying on the table wasa portrait of herself, under which were thesewords: Beauty is Queen here; all things willobey her. All her meals were served to thesound of music, and at supper-time the Beast,drawing the curtains aside, would walk in, andtalk so pleasantly that she soon lost much ofher fear of him. At last, he turned towardsher, and said, Am I so very ugly? Yes,indeed you are, replied Beauty, but thenyou are so kind that I dont mind your you marry me, then? asked he. Beauty,looking away, said, Pray dont ask me. Hethen bade her Good-night with a sad voice,and she retired to her bed-chamber. The palace
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