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d the merchant. I picked it for my daughter. If you wish to live, you must send the first living thing you see when you arrive home, said the Beast. Very well, said the merchant. He knew that his dog usually greeted him first. He then set off for home. But to his dismay, it was Beauty who ran out of the house to greet him. The dog was lying asleep in the sun. The other girls came out to empty the saddle bags and to see their presents. He went quietly into the house. Beauty was worried and followed him in. What39。s wrong? she asked. I must send you to the Beast39。s house, he said sadly, and then told Beauty what had happened. I will go, said Beauty. We must keep your promise. But you have not seen him, said her father. I will still go, said Beauty. He surely cannot be as ugly as you say. But Beauty did shudder the first time she saw the Beast at the house in the middle of the forest. The Beast pretended not to notice her shudder, and showed her around the house and gardens. She had a beautiful room and lovely clothes, and he gave her a magic mirror so that she could see her family whenever she wanted to. The Beast spent every afternoon with her, and gradually she became used to his ugly face and looked forward to seeing him. One afternoon the Beast said, Beauty, do you love me? Love you? repeated Beauty. No, But I do like you, I like you a lot. Never mind, said the Beast and he left her, much earlier than usual. Beauty looked in her mirror and saw that her sister was getting ready to be married. Beauty