| lpp_1943.39 |
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And as I had with me neither a mechanic nor any passengers , I set myself to attempt the difficult repairs all alone . |
| lpp_1943.390 |
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How beautiful you are ! " |
| lpp_1943.391 |
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" Am I not ? " the flower responded , sweetly . |
| lpp_1943.392 |
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" And I was born at the same moment as the sun ... " |
| lpp_1943.393 |
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The little prince could guess easily enough that she was not any too modest - - but how moving - - and exciting - - she was ! |
| lpp_1943.394 |
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" I think it is time for breakfast , " she added an instant later . |
| lpp_1943.395 |
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" If you would have the kindness to think of my needs - - " |
| lpp_1943.396 |
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And the little prince , completely abashed , went to look for a sprinkling - can of fresh water . |
| lpp_1943.397 |
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So , he tended the flower . |
| lpp_1943.398 |
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So , too , she began very quickly to torment him with her vanity - - which was , if the truth be known , a little difficult to deal with . |
| lpp_1943.399 |
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One day , for instance , when she was speaking of her four thorns , she said to the little prince : " Let the tigers come with their claws ! " |