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In the meantime the boy had finished his supper. The porringer was more
than empty; it was cleaned out. He picked up and ate pensively a few
crumbs caught in the folds of the knitted jacket on his lap.
Ursus turned towards him.
"
That is not all. Now, a word with you. The mouth is not made only for
eating; it is made for speaking. Now that you are warmed and stuffed,
you beast, take care of yourself. You are going to answer my questions.
Whence do you come?"
The child replied,--
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I do not know."
How do you mean? you don't know?"
I was abandoned this evening on the sea-shore."
You little scamp! what's your name? He is so good for nothing that his
relations desert him."
"
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I have no relations."
Give in a little to my tastes, and observe that I do not like those who
sing to a tune of fibs. Thou must have relatives since you have a
sister."
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