Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast
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uty clung to her father in terror, which became all the greater when she saw how frightened he was. But when the Beast really appeared, though she trembled at the sight of him, she made a great effort to hide her horror, and saluted him respectfully.
This evidently pleased the Beast. After looking at her he said, in a tone that might have struck terror into the boldest heart, though he did not seem to be angry:
"Good-evening, old man. Good-evening, Beauty."
The merchant was too terrified to reply, but Beauty answered sweetly:
"Good-evening, Beast."
"Have you come willingly?" asked the Beast. "Will you be content to stay here when your father goes away?"
Beauty answered bravely that she was quite prepared to stay.
"I am pleased with you," said the Beast. "As you have come of your own accord, you may stay. As for you, old man," he added, turning to the merchant, "at sunrise to-morrow you will take your departure. When the bell rings get up quickly and eat your br
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I love this book because it gives hope that no matter how bad your situation is it can change.lt is also gives a reason to read more like it made me full of suspense.All in all l enjoyed it. It is also unrealistic an more of a fairytale,
07/26/2024
absoulutely in love with this book
02/27/2024
I love this book not only is a well-known fairytale but it's short too, which makes a good bedtime story.
11/19/2020
I love this book so far! ill tell you what I think of it when I finally finish it.
10/05/2020
A short nice little bedtime story.
Good for those who want to read something positive.
Good for those who want to read something positive.
10/25/2011
A beautiful fantasy, love story.
09/05/2011
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