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The child realizes her dress is very dirty and asks Mark for a new one. Mark searches through his belongings, finding no suitable clothing, but then locates an old, beautifully embroidered pale blue silk shawl in a carved chest. He looks at it grimly before the child's impatient calls interrupt his thoughts, implying he will use it for her.
Notable Quotes:
- "Once upon a time there was a dwarf..." — Mark Ellery
- "I think this is a stupid story." — The Child
- "You will love me just the same if I do get horribly big, Mark?" — The Child
Summary:
- Mark shares his life through an allegorical fairy tale, indirectly revealing his heartbreak.
- The child impatiently listens, humorously interrupting with her own imaginative twists.
- Through storytelling, Mark indirectly expresses his sadness over rejection and loneliness.
- The girl’s questions force Mark to face painful memories about love and loss.
- Despite not understanding fully, the child’s affection profoundly comforts Mark.
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