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After an exciting meal, Mark and the child go to milk a cow, which the child repeatedly questions if it is "real" or transforms into a princess. The child recounts giving away her money to a man with a black shirt, leading to her punishment and escape from Miss Tyler. During their outing, the child falls into a pond, getting her clothes soaked, but Mark carries her home on his back.
Notable Quotes:
- "Always I wish I was a dwarf, to stay little like you." — The Child
- "Is she real, Mark?" — The Child, regarding the cow
- "You aren't singing anything! Sing!" — The Child
Summary:
- Mark and the girl deepen their bond through daily adventures like milking a cow.
- She continuously blurs reality and fantasy, questioning if animals are enchanted.
- Mark delights in her joy, revealing glimpses of the tenderness he's kept hidden.
- They form a whimsical, heartfelt companionship as they play, talk, and sing.
- Her innocence gently erodes Mark’s isolation, reconnecting him with happiness.
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