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The child, having entered the house and started eating, is interrupted by a man she initially believes is a dwarf. He is kind and shares his meal, correcting her assumption that there are seven dwarfs, and the child explains she ran away from her caretaker, Miss Tyler. The man, who introduces himself as Mark, eventually shares that he also came to the woods to escape unpleasant people.
Notable Quotes:
- "How do you do? I am very glad to see you." — The Dwarf (Mark Ellery)
- "There aren't any more dwarfs. I'm the only one there is here." — Mark Ellery
- "Do dwarfs know about prayers? Do you know about them?" — The Child
Summary:
- The girl meets Mark Ellery, a kind man she believes to be a dwarf.
- They quickly become friends, bonding over bread, honey, and dish-washing.
- She insists there must be more dwarfs, referencing fairy tales.
- Mark gently accommodates her imagination while concealing his true, sad backstory.
- She innocently asks him to say her bedtime prayers, deeply affecting him.
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