lpp_1943.490 |
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" Approach , so that I may see you better , " said the king , who felt consumingly proud of being at last a king over somebody . |
lpp_1943.491 |
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The little prince looked everywhere to find a place to sit down ; but the entire planet was crammed and obstructed by the king 's magnificent ermine robe . |
lpp_1943.492 |
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So he remained standing upright , and , since he was tired , he yawned . |
lpp_1943.493 |
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" It is contrary to etiquette to yawn in the presence of a king , " the monarch said to him . |
lpp_1943.494 |
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" I forbid you to do so . " |
lpp_1943.495 |
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" I can n't help it . |
lpp_1943.496 |
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I can n't stop myself , " replied the little prince , thoroughly embarrassed . |
lpp_1943.497 |
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" I have come on a long journey , and I have had no sleep ... " |
lpp_1943.498 |
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" Ah , then , " the king said . |
lpp_1943.499 |
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" I order you to yawn . |