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yamato take now bade farewell to his aunt , and once more placing himself at the head of his men he marched to the farthest east through the province of owari , and then he reached the province of suruga . here the governor welcomed the prince right heartily and entertained him royally with many feasts . when these were over , the governor told his guest that his country was famous for its fine deer , and proposed a deer hunt for the prince 's amusement . the prince was utterly deceived by the cordiality of his host , which was all feigned , and gladly consented to join in the hunt .
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he was trying to trick the prince .
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why did the governor invite the prince to a deer hunt ?
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why did the governor invite the prince to a deer hunt ?
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yamato take now bade farewell to his aunt , and once more placing himself at the head of his men he marched to the farthest east through the province of owari , and then he reached the province of suruga . here the governor welcomed the prince right heartily and entertained him royally with many feasts . when these were over , the governor told his guest that his country was famous for its fine deer , and proposed a deer hunt for the prince 's amusement . the prince was utterly deceived by the cordiality of his host , which was all feigned , and gladly consented to join in the hunt .
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fine deer .
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what was the province of suruga famous for ?
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what was the province of suruga famous for ?
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story-of-prince-yamato-take
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yamato take now bade farewell to his aunt , and once more placing himself at the head of his men he marched to the farthest east through the province of owari , and then he reached the province of suruga . here the governor welcomed the prince right heartily and entertained him royally with many feasts . when these were over , the governor told his guest that his country was famous for its fine deer , and proposed a deer hunt for the prince 's amusement . the prince was utterly deceived by the cordiality of his host , which was all feigned , and gladly consented to join in the hunt .
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the prince was utterly deceived .
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what happened because of the cordiality of the governor ?
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what happened because of the cordiality of the governor ?
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story-of-prince-yamato-take
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yamato take now bade farewell to his aunt , and once more placing himself at the head of his men he marched to the farthest east through the province of owari , and then he reached the province of suruga . here the governor welcomed the prince right heartily and entertained him royally with many feasts . when these were over , the governor told his guest that his country was famous for its fine deer , and proposed a deer hunt for the prince 's amusement . the prince was utterly deceived by the cordiality of his host , which was all feigned , and gladly consented to join in the hunt .
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attack the prince .
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what will the governor try to do on the deer hunt ?
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what will the governor try to do on the deer hunt ?
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story-of-prince-yamato-take
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the governor then led the prince to a wild and extensive plain where the grass grew high and in great abundance . quite ignorant that the governor had laid a trap for him with the desire to compass his death , the prince began to ride hard and hunt down the deer , when all of a sudden to his amazement he saw flames and smoke bursting out from the bush in front of him . realizing his danger he tried to retreat , but no sooner did he turn his horse in the opposite direction than he saw that even there the prairie was on fire . at the same time the grass on his left and right burst into flames , and these began to spread swiftly towards him on all sides . he looked round for a chance of escape . there was none . he was surrounded by fire .
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the prince was surrounded by fire .
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how did the governor trap the prince ?
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how did the governor trap the prince ?
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the governor then led the prince to a wild and extensive plain where the grass grew high and in great abundance . quite ignorant that the governor had laid a trap for him with the desire to compass his death , the prince began to ride hard and hunt down the deer , when all of a sudden to his amazement he saw flames and smoke bursting out from the bush in front of him . realizing his danger he tried to retreat , but no sooner did he turn his horse in the opposite direction than he saw that even there the prairie was on fire . at the same time the grass on his left and right burst into flames , and these began to spread swiftly towards him on all sides . he looked round for a chance of escape . there was none . he was surrounded by fire .
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even there the prairie was on fire .
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what did yamato see when he tried to retreat ?
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what did yamato see when he tried to retreat ?
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" this deer hunt was then only a cunning trick of the enemy ! " said the prince , looking round on the flames and the smoke that crackled and rolled in towards him on every side . " what a fool i was to be lured into this trap like a wild beast ! " and he ground his teeth with rage as he thought of the governor 's smiling treachery . dangerous as was his situation now , the prince was not in the least confounded . in his dire extremity he remembered the gifts his aunt had given him when they parted , and it seemed to him as if she must , with prophetic foresight , have divined this hour of need . he coolly opened the flint - bag that his aunt had given him and set fire to the grass near him . then drawing the sword of murakumo from its sheath he set to work to cut down the grass on either side of him with all speed . he determined to die , if that were necessary , fighting for his life and not standing still waiting for death to come to him .
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rage .
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how did yamato feel about being trapped ?
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how did yamato feel about being trapped ?
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he told her all that had happened to him , and of the great part her keepsake had played in the success of his previous undertaking , and thanked her very heartily . when she heard that he was starting out once again to do battle with his father 's enemies , she went into the temple , and reappeared bearing a sword and a beautiful bag which she had made herself , and which was full of flints , which in those times people used instead of matches for making fire . these she presented to him as a parting gift . the sword was the sword of murakumo , one of the three sacred treasures which comprise the insignia of the imperial house of japan . no more auspicious talisman of luck and success could she have given her nephew , and she bade him use it in the hour of his greatest need . the governor then led the prince to a wild and extensive plain where the grass grew high and in great abundance . quite ignorant that the governor had laid a trap for him with the desire to compass his death , the prince began to ride hard and hunt down the deer , when all of a sudden to his amazement he saw flames and smoke bursting out from the bush in front of him . realizing his danger he tried to retreat , but no sooner did he turn his horse in the opposite direction than he saw that even there the prairie was on fire . at the same time the grass on his left and right burst into flames , and these began to spread swiftly towards him on all sides . he looked round for a chance of escape . there was none . he was surrounded by fire .
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the gifts from his aunt .
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what will yamato use to help him escape the fire ?
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what will yamato use to help him escape the fire ?
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now the prince ascribed his escape entirely to the virtue of the sword of murakumo , and to the protection of amaterasu , the sun goddess of ise , who controls the wind and all the elements and insures the safety of all who pray to her in the hour of danger . lifting the precious sword he raised it above his head many times in token of his great respect , and as he did this he re - named it kusanagi - no - tsurugi or the grass - cleaving sword , and the place where he set fire to the grass round him and escaped from death in the burning prairie , he called yaidzu . to this day there is a spot along the great tokaido railway named yaidzu , which is said to be the very place where this thrilling event took place .
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the sword of murakumo .
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who did the prince say was responsible for his escape ?
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who did the prince say was responsible for his escape ?
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story-of-prince-yamato-take
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" this deer hunt was then only a cunning trick of the enemy ! " said the prince , looking round on the flames and the smoke that crackled and rolled in towards him on every side . " what a fool i was to be lured into this trap like a wild beast ! " and he ground his teeth with rage as he thought of the governor 's smiling treachery . dangerous as was his situation now , the prince was not in the least confounded . in his dire extremity he remembered the gifts his aunt had given him when they parted , and it seemed to him as if she must , with prophetic foresight , have divined this hour of need . he coolly opened the flint - bag that his aunt had given him and set fire to the grass near him . then drawing the sword of murakumo from its sheath he set to work to cut down the grass on either side of him with all speed . he determined to die , if that were necessary , fighting for his life and not standing still waiting for death to come to him . now the prince ascribed his escape entirely to the virtue of the sword of murakumo , and to the protection of amaterasu , the sun goddess of ise , who controls the wind and all the elements and insures the safety of all who pray to her in the hour of danger . lifting the precious sword he raised it above his head many times in token of his great respect , and as he did this he re - named it kusanagi - no - tsurugi or the grass - cleaving sword , and the place where he set fire to the grass round him and escaped from death in the burning prairie , he called yaidzu . to this day there is a spot along the great tokaido railway named yaidzu , which is said to be the very place where this thrilling event took place .
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he used the sword to cut the grass .
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why did yamato rename the sword to the grass-cleaving sword ?
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why did yamato rename the sword to the grass-cleaving sword ?
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story-of-prince-yamato-take
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thus did the brave prince yamato take escape out of the snare laid for him by his enemy . he was full of resource and courage , and finally outwitted and subdued all his foes . leaving yaidzu he marched eastward , and came to the shore at idzu from whence he wished to cross to kadzusa . in these dangers and adventures he had been followed by his faithful loving wife the princess ototachibana . for his sake she counted the weariness of the long journeys and the dangers of war as nothing , and her love for her warrior husband was so great that she felt well repaid for all her wanderings if she could but hand him his sword when he sallied forth to battle , or minister to his wants when he returned weary to the camp .
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counted the weariness of the long journeys and the long journeys and the dangers of war as nothing .
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what did princess ototachibana do for the sake of her husband ?
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what did princess ototachibana do for the sake of her husband ?
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but the heart of the prince was full of war and conquest and he cared little for the faithful ototachibana . from long exposure in traveling , and from care and grief at her lord 's coldness to her , her beauty had faded , and her ivory skin was burnt brown by the sun , and the prince told her one day that her place was in the palace behind the screens at home and not with him upon the warpath . but in spite of rebuffs and indifference on her husband 's part , ototachibana could not find it in her heart to leave him . but perhaps it would have been better for her if she had done so , for on the way to idzu , when they came to owari , her heart was well - nigh broken .
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her beauty had faded .
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what happened to ototachibana due to the long exposure in traveling and the care and grief at her lord's coldness to her ?
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what happened to ototachibana due to the long exposure in traveling and the care and grief at her lord's coldness to her ?
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but the heart of the prince was full of war and conquest and he cared little for the faithful ototachibana . from long exposure in traveling , and from care and grief at her lord 's coldness to her , her beauty had faded , and her ivory skin was burnt brown by the sun , and the prince told her one day that her place was in the palace behind the screens at home and not with him upon the warpath . but in spite of rebuffs and indifference on her husband 's part , ototachibana could not find it in her heart to leave him . but perhaps it would have been better for her if she had done so , for on the way to idzu , when they came to owari , her heart was well - nigh broken .
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poorly .
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how did yamato treat his wife ?
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how did yamato treat his wife ?
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when they reached the seashore at idzu his men sought for boats in which to cross the straits to kadzusa , but it was difficult to find boats enough to allow all the soldiers to embark . then the prince stood on the beach , and in the pride of his strength he scoffed and said : " this is not the sea ! this is only a brook ! why do you men want so many boats ? i could jump this if i would . " when at last they had all embarked and were fairly on their way across the straits , the sky suddenly clouded and a great storm arose . the waves rose mountains high , the wind howled , the lightning flashed and the thunder rolled , and the boat which held ototachibana and the prince and his men was tossed from crest to crest of the rolling waves , till it seemed that every moment must be their last and that they must all be swallowed up in the angry sea . for kin jin , the dragon king of the sea , had heard yamato take jeer , and had raised this terrible storm in anger , to show the scoffing prince how awful the sea could be though it did but look like a brook .
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raised this terrible storm in anger .
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what happened because kin jin heard the words of yamato ?
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what happened because kin jin heard the words of yamato ?
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the terrified crew lowered the sails and looked after the rudder , and worked for their dear lives ' sake , but all in vain - the storm only seemed to increase in violence , and all gave themselves up for lost . then the faithful ototachibana rose , and forgetting all the grief that her husband had caused her , forgetting even that he had wearied of her , in the one great desire of her love to save him , she determined to sacrifice her life to rescue him from death if it were possible . while the waves dashed over the ship and the wind whirled round them in fury she stood up and said : " surely all this has come because the prince has angered rin jin , the god of the sea , by his jesting . if so , i , ototachibana , will appease the wrath of the sea god who desires nothing less than my husband 's life ! "
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terrified .
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how did the crew feel because of the storm ?
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how did the crew feel because of the storm ?
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the terrified crew lowered the sails and looked after the rudder , and worked for their dear lives ' sake , but all in vain - the storm only seemed to increase in violence , and all gave themselves up for lost . then the faithful ototachibana rose , and forgetting all the grief that her husband had caused her , forgetting even that he had wearied of her , in the one great desire of her love to save him , she determined to sacrifice her life to rescue him from death if it were possible . while the waves dashed over the ship and the wind whirled round them in fury she stood up and said : " surely all this has come because the prince has angered rin jin , the god of the sea , by his jesting . if so , i , ototachibana , will appease the wrath of the sea god who desires nothing less than my husband 's life ! "
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to rescue the prince from death if it were possible .
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why did ototachibana want to sacrifice her life ?
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why did ototachibana want to sacrifice her life ?
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then addressing the sea she said : " i will take the place of his augustness , yamato take . i will now cast myself into your outraged depths , giving my life for his . therefore hear me and bring him safely to the shore of kadzusa . " with these words she leaped quickly into the boisterous sea , and the waves soon whirled her away and she was lost to sight . strange to say , the storm ceased at once , and the sea became as calm and smooth as the matting on which the astonished onlookers were sitting . the gods of the sea were now appeased , and the weather cleared and the sun shone as on a summer 's day .
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the storm ceased at once .
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what happened after ototachibana sacrificed her life ?
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what happened after ototachibana sacrificed her life ?
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yamato take soon reached the opposite shore and landed safely , even as his wife ototachibana had prayed . his prowess in war was marvelous , and he succeeded after some time in conquering the eastern barbarians , the ainu . he ascribed his safe landing wholly to the faithfulness of his wife , who had so willingly and lovingly sacrificed herself in the hour of his utmost peril . his heart was softened at the remembrance of her , and he never allowed her to pass from his thoughts even for a moment . too late had he learned to esteem the goodness of her heart and the greatness of her love for him .
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grateful .
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how did yamato feel towards his wife after she saved him ?
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how did yamato feel towards his wife after she saved him ?
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yamato take soon reached the opposite shore and landed safely , even as his wife ototachibana had prayed . his prowess in war was marvelous , and he succeeded after some time in conquering the eastern barbarians , the ainu . he ascribed his safe landing wholly to the faithfulness of his wife , who had so willingly and lovingly sacrificed herself in the hour of his utmost peril . his heart was softened at the remembrance of her , and he never allowed her to pass from his thoughts even for a moment . too late had he learned to esteem the goodness of her heart and the greatness of her love for him .
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esteem the goodness of his wife 's heart and the greatness of her love for him .
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what did yama learn too late ?
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what did yama learn too late ?
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as he was returning on his homeward way he came to the high pass of the usui toge , and here he stood and gazed at the wonderful prospect beneath him . the country , from this great elevation , all lay open to his sight , a vast panorama of mountain and plain and forest , with rivers winding like silver ribbons through the land ; then far off he saw the distant sea , which shimmered like a luminous mist in the great distance , where ototachibana had given her life for him , and as he turned towards it he stretched out his arms , and thinking of her love which he had scorned and his faithlessness to her , his heart burst out into a sorrowful and bitter cry : " azuma , azuma , ya ! " ( oh ! my wife , my wife ! ) and to this day there is a district in tokio called azuma , which commemorates the words of prince yamato take , and the place where his faithful wife leapt into the sea to save him is still pointed out . so , though in life the princess ototachibana was unhappy , history keeps her memory green , and the story of her unselfishness and heroic death will never pass away .
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usui toge .
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where did yamato come to while returning homeward ?
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where did yamato come to while returning homeward ?
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as he was returning on his homeward way he came to the high pass of the usui toge , and here he stood and gazed at the wonderful prospect beneath him . the country , from this great elevation , all lay open to his sight , a vast panorama of mountain and plain and forest , with rivers winding like silver ribbons through the land ; then far off he saw the distant sea , which shimmered like a luminous mist in the great distance , where ototachibana had given her life for him , and as he turned towards it he stretched out his arms , and thinking of her love which he had scorned and his faithlessness to her , his heart burst out into a sorrowful and bitter cry : " azuma , azuma , ya ! " ( oh ! my wife , my wife ! ) and to this day there is a district in tokio called azuma , which commemorates the words of prince yamato take , and the place where his faithful wife leapt into the sea to save him is still pointed out . so , though in life the princess ototachibana was unhappy , history keeps her memory green , and the story of her unselfishness and heroic death will never pass away .
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thinking of ototachibana 's love which he had scorned and his faithlessness to her .
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what made yamato burst out into a sorrowful and bitter cry ?
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what made yamato burst out into a sorrowful and bitter cry ?
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yamato take had now fulfilled all his father 's orders , he had subdued all rebels , and rid the land of all robbers and enemies to the peace , and his renown was great , for in the whole land there was no one who could stand up against him , he was so strong in battle and wise in council . he was about to return straight for home by the way he had come , when the thought struck him that he would find it more interesting to take another route , so he passed through the province of owari and came to the province of omi .
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he was so strong and wise in council .
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why could no one stand up against yamato ?
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why could no one stand up against yamato ?
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yamato take had now fulfilled all his father 's orders , he had subdued all rebels , and rid the land of all robbers and enemies to the peace , and his renown was great , for in the whole land there was no one who could stand up against him , he was so strong in battle and wise in council . he was about to return straight for home by the way he had come , when the thought struck him that he would find it more interesting to take another route , so he passed through the province of owari and came to the province of omi .
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the thought struck him that he would find it more interesting to take another route .
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why did the prince pass through the province of owari ?
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why did the prince pass through the province of owari ?
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when the prince reached omi he found the people in a state of great excitement and fear . in many houses as he passed along he saw the signs of mourning and heard loud lamentations . on inquiring the cause of this he was told that a terrible monster had appeared in the mountains , who daily came down from thence and made raids on the villages , devouring whoever he could seize . many homes had been made desolate and the men were afraid to go out to their daily work in the fields , or the women to go to the rivers to wash their rice . when yamato take heard this his wrath was kindled , and he said fiercely : " from the western end of kiushiu to the eastern corner of yezo i have subdued all the king 's enemies - there is no one who dares to break the laws or to rebel against the king . it is indeed a matter for wonder that here in this place , so near the capital , a wicked monster has dared to take up his abode and be the terror of the king 's subjects . not long shall it find pleasure in devouring innocent folk . i will start out and kill it at once . "
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a terrible monster had appeared in the mountains .
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why was there great excitement and fear in omi ?
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why was there great excitement and fear in omi ?
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when the prince reached omi he found the people in a state of great excitement and fear . in many houses as he passed along he saw the signs of mourning and heard loud lamentations . on inquiring the cause of this he was told that a terrible monster had appeared in the mountains , who daily came down from thence and made raids on the villages , devouring whoever he could seize . many homes had been made desolate and the men were afraid to go out to their daily work in the fields , or the women to go to the rivers to wash their rice . when yamato take heard this his wrath was kindled , and he said fiercely : " from the western end of kiushiu to the eastern corner of yezo i have subdued all the king 's enemies - there is no one who dares to break the laws or to rebel against the king . it is indeed a matter for wonder that here in this place , so near the capital , a wicked monster has dared to take up his abode and be the terror of the king 's subjects . not long shall it find pleasure in devouring innocent folk . i will start out and kill it at once . "
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go out to their daily work in the fields .
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what did the people not do because they were afraid ?
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what did the people not do because they were afraid ?
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when the prince reached omi he found the people in a state of great excitement and fear . in many houses as he passed along he saw the signs of mourning and heard loud lamentations . on inquiring the cause of this he was told that a terrible monster had appeared in the mountains , who daily came down from thence and made raids on the villages , devouring whoever he could seize . many homes had been made desolate and the men were afraid to go out to their daily work in the fields , or the women to go to the rivers to wash their rice . when yamato take heard this his wrath was kindled , and he said fiercely : " from the western end of kiushiu to the eastern corner of yezo i have subdued all the king 's enemies - there is no one who dares to break the laws or to rebel against the king . it is indeed a matter for wonder that here in this place , so near the capital , a wicked monster has dared to take up his abode and be the terror of the king 's subjects . not long shall it find pleasure in devouring innocent folk . i will start out and kill it at once . "
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ibuki mountain .
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where was the monster said to live ?
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where was the monster said to live ?
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when he got back he began to feel ill and to have burning pains in his feet , so he knew that the serpent had poisoned him . so great was his suffering that he could hardly move , much less walk , so he had himself carried to a place in the mountains famous for its hot mineral springs , which rose bubbling out of the earth , and almost boiling from the volcanic fires beneath . yamato take bathed daily in these waters , and gradually he felt his strength come again , and the pains left him , till at last one day he found with great joy that he was quite recovered . he now hastened to the temples of ise , where you will remember that he prayed before undertaking this long expedition . his aunt , priestess of the shrine , who had blessed him on his setting out , now came to welcome him back . he told her of the many dangers he had encountered and of how marvelously his life had been preserved through all - and she praised his courage and his warrior 's prowess , and then putting on her most magnificent robes she returned thanks to their ancestress the sun goddess amaterasu , to whose protection they both ascribed the prince 's wonderful preservation . here ends the story of prince yamato take of japan .
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he began to feel ill and have burning pains in his feet .
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what happened because the serpent poisoned yamato ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6226
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what happened because the serpent poisoned yamato ?
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story-of-prince-yamato-take
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when he got back he began to feel ill and to have burning pains in his feet , so he knew that the serpent had poisoned him . so great was his suffering that he could hardly move , much less walk , so he had himself carried to a place in the mountains famous for its hot mineral springs , which rose bubbling out of the earth , and almost boiling from the volcanic fires beneath . yamato take bathed daily in these waters , and gradually he felt his strength come again , and the pains left him , till at last one day he found with great joy that he was quite recovered . he now hastened to the temples of ise , where you will remember that he prayed before undertaking this long expedition . his aunt , priestess of the shrine , who had blessed him on his setting out , now came to welcome him back . he told her of the many dangers he had encountered and of how marvelously his life had been preserved through all - and she praised his courage and his warrior 's prowess , and then putting on her most magnificent robes she returned thanks to their ancestress the sun goddess amaterasu , to whose protection they both ascribed the prince 's wonderful preservation . here ends the story of prince yamato take of japan .
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bathed daily in the hot mineral spring water .
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what made yamato feel his strength come again ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6227
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what made yamato feel his strength come again ?
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story-of-prince-yamato-take
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when he got back he began to feel ill and to have burning pains in his feet , so he knew that the serpent had poisoned him . so great was his suffering that he could hardly move , much less walk , so he had himself carried to a place in the mountains famous for its hot mineral springs , which rose bubbling out of the earth , and almost boiling from the volcanic fires beneath . yamato take bathed daily in these waters , and gradually he felt his strength come again , and the pains left him , till at last one day he found with great joy that he was quite recovered . he now hastened to the temples of ise , where you will remember that he prayed before undertaking this long expedition . his aunt , priestess of the shrine , who had blessed him on his setting out , now came to welcome him back . he told her of the many dangers he had encountered and of how marvelously his life had been preserved through all - and she praised his courage and his warrior 's prowess , and then putting on her most magnificent robes she returned thanks to their ancestress the sun goddess amaterasu , to whose protection they both ascribed the prince 's wonderful preservation . here ends the story of prince yamato take of japan .
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hastened to the temples of ise .
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what did yamato do once he recovered ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6228
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what did yamato do once he recovered ?
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story-of-prince-yamato-take
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when he got back he began to feel ill and to have burning pains in his feet , so he knew that the serpent had poisoned him . so great was his suffering that he could hardly move , much less walk , so he had himself carried to a place in the mountains famous for its hot mineral springs , which rose bubbling out of the earth , and almost boiling from the volcanic fires beneath . yamato take bathed daily in these waters , and gradually he felt his strength come again , and the pains left him , till at last one day he found with great joy that he was quite recovered . he now hastened to the temples of ise , where you will remember that he prayed before undertaking this long expedition . his aunt , priestess of the shrine , who had blessed him on his setting out , now came to welcome him back . he told her of the many dangers he had encountered and of how marvelously his life had been preserved through all - and she praised his courage and his warrior 's prowess , and then putting on her most magnificent robes she returned thanks to their ancestress the sun goddess amaterasu , to whose protection they both ascribed the prince 's wonderful preservation . here ends the story of prince yamato take of japan .
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his courage and his warrior 's prowess .
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what did yamato's aunt praise ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6229
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what did yamato's aunt praise ?
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story-of-prince-yamato-take
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when he got back he began to feel ill and to have burning pains in his feet , so he knew that the serpent had poisoned him . so great was his suffering that he could hardly move , much less walk , so he had himself carried to a place in the mountains famous for its hot mineral springs , which rose bubbling out of the earth , and almost boiling from the volcanic fires beneath . yamato take bathed daily in these waters , and gradually he felt his strength come again , and the pains left him , till at last one day he found with great joy that he was quite recovered . he now hastened to the temples of ise , where you will remember that he prayed before undertaking this long expedition . his aunt , priestess of the shrine , who had blessed him on his setting out , now came to welcome him back . he told her of the many dangers he had encountered and of how marvelously his life had been preserved through all - and she praised his courage and his warrior 's prowess , and then putting on her most magnificent robes she returned thanks to their ancestress the sun goddess amaterasu , to whose protection they both ascribed the prince 's wonderful preservation . here ends the story of prince yamato take of japan .
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her most magnificent robes .
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what did yamato's aunt wear to thank amaterasu ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6230
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what did yamato's aunt wear to thank amaterasu ?
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mr-korbes
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a cock and a hen once wanted to go a journey together . so the cock built a beautiful carriage with four red wheels , and he harnessed four little mice to it . and the cock and the hen got into it , and were driven off . very soon they met a cat , who asked where they were going . the cock answered , " on mr . korbes a call to pay , and that is where we go to - day ! "
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a beautiful carriage with four red wheels .
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what did the cock build ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6231
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what did the cock build ?
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mr-korbes
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a cock and a hen once wanted to go a journey together . so the cock built a beautiful carriage with four red wheels , and he harnessed four little mice to it . and the cock and the hen got into it , and were driven off . very soon they met a cat , who asked where they were going . the cock answered , " on mr . korbes a call to pay , and that is where we go to - day ! "
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a cat .
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who did the cock and the hen encounter ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6232
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who did the cock and the hen encounter ?
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mr-korbes
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" take me with you , " said the cat . the cock answered,"very well , only you must sit well back , and then you will not fall forward . " " and pray take care of my red wheels there ; and wheels be steady , and mice be ready on mr . korbes a call to pay , for that is where we go to - day ! "
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so that the cat will not fall forward .
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why did the cock ask the cat to sit at the back ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6233
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why did the cock ask the cat to sit at the back ?
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mr-korbes
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then there came up a millstone , then an egg , then a duck , then a pin , and lastly a needle , who all got up on the carriage , and were driven along . but when they came to mr . korbes 's house he was not at home . so the mice drew the carriage into the barn , the cock and the hen flew up and perched on a beam , the cat sat by the fireside , the duck settled on the water ; but the egg wrapped itself in the towel , the pin stuck itself in the chair cushion , the needle jumped into the bed among the pillows , and the millstone laid itself by the door .
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the egg wrapped itself in the towel .
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what did the egg do in mr. korbes's house ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6234
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what did the egg do in mr. korbes's house ?
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mr-korbes
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then mr . korbes came home , and went to the hearth to make a fire , but the cat threw ashes in his eyes . then he ran quickly into the kitchen to wash himself , but the duck splashed water in his face . then he was going to wipe it with the towel , but the egg broke in it , and stuck his eyelids together . in order to get a little peace he sat down in his chair , but the pin ran into him , and , starting up , in his vexation he threw himself on the bed , but as his head fell on the pillow , in went the needle , so that he called out with the pain , and madly rushed out . but when he reached the housedoor the mill - stone jumped up and struck him dead . what a bad man mr . korbes must have been !
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the cat threw ashes in his eyes .
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what happened to mr. korbes when we returned home ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6235
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what happened to mr. korbes when we returned home ?
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mr-korbes
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then mr . korbes came home , and went to the hearth to make a fire , but the cat threw ashes in his eyes . then he ran quickly into the kitchen to wash himself , but the duck splashed water in his face . then he was going to wipe it with the towel , but the egg broke in it , and stuck his eyelids together . in order to get a little peace he sat down in his chair , but the pin ran into him , and , starting up , in his vexation he threw himself on the bed , but as his head fell on the pillow , in went the needle , so that he called out with the pain , and madly rushed out . but when he reached the housedoor the mill - stone jumped up and struck him dead . what a bad man mr . korbes must have been !
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he reached the housedoor the mill - stone jumpted up and struck him dead .
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what happened to mr. korbes at the end ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6236
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what happened to mr. korbes at the end ?
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the-ugly-duckling
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it was very pleasant out in the country . it was summer time , the corn was yellow , the oats green , the hay was stacked down in the green meadows , and there the stork walked about on his long red legs and talked egyptian . he had learnt the language from his mother . round the fields and meadows there were large woods and within them deep lakes : indeed , it was pleasant out in the country . full in the sunshine , an old manor house stood , surrounded by a deep moat , and from the base of the walls right down to the water great dock plants grew -- so tall that a little child could stand upright under the largest of them . it was as lonely in among them as in the thickest wood ; and there a duck was sitting on her nest . she had got to hatch out her little ducklings , but by this time she was well nigh tired out , they took so long about it , and she had very few callers . the other ducks preferred swimming about the moat to coming up and sitting under a dock - leaf to chat with her .
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the moat .
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where did the other ducks prefer swimming ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6237
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where did the other ducks prefer swimming ?
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the-ugly-duckling
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next day the weather was perfectly delicious : the sun shone all over the green docks , and the mother duck and all her family came out , and down to the moat . splash ! into the water went she . " quack , quack ! " she said , and one duckling after another plumped in . the water went over their heads , but they were up again in a moment and swam beautifully . their legs worked of themselves , and now they were all out in the water , and even the ugly grey one was swimming with them . " no , no , that 's no turkey , " she said . " look how nicely he uses his legs , and how well he holds himself up . that 's my own child ! he 's really quite handsome if you look at him properly . quack , quack ! come along with me and i 'll take you out into the world and introduce you to the duck - yard , but mind and keep close to me so that nobody can tread on you , and do look out for the cat . "
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take the ugly duckling out into the world and introduced him to the duck - yard .
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what did the mother duck say she would do after she saw the ugly grey duckling was swimming with the other ducklings ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6238
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what did the mother duck say she would do after she saw the ugly grey duckling was swimming with the other ducklings ?
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the-ugly-duckling
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it was very pleasant out in the country . it was summer time , the corn was yellow , the oats green , the hay was stacked down in the green meadows , and there the stork walked about on his long red legs and talked egyptian . he had learnt the language from his mother . round the fields and meadows there were large woods and within them deep lakes : indeed , it was pleasant out in the country . full in the sunshine , an old manor house stood , surrounded by a deep moat , and from the base of the walls right down to the water great dock plants grew -- so tall that a little child could stand upright under the largest of them . it was as lonely in among them as in the thickest wood ; and there a duck was sitting on her nest . she had got to hatch out her little ducklings , but by this time she was well nigh tired out , they took so long about it , and she had very few callers . the other ducks preferred swimming about the moat to coming up and sitting under a dock - leaf to chat with her .
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she had got to hatch out her little ducklings .
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why was the mother duck tired ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6239
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why was the mother duck tired ?
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the-ugly-duckling
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" i will fly to them , these royal birds , and they will peck me to death because i , who am so ugly , dare to approach them ; but it does n't matter ; it 's better to be killed by them than to be snapped at by the ducks and pecked at by hens and kicked by the servant who looks after the poultry - yard , and suffer all the winter . " so he flew out into the open water and swam towards the stately swans , and they saw him and hastened with swelling plumage to meet him . " yes , kill me , " the poor creature said , bowing his head down to the water , and waited for death . but what did he see in the clear water ? he beheld his own image , but it was no longer that of a clumsy dark grey bird , ugly and repulsive . he was a swan himself .
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he beheld his own image , but it was no longer that of a clumsy dark grey bird , ugly and repulsive . he was a swan himself .
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what happened after the duck flew out into the open water and swam towards the stately swan ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6240
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what happened after the duck flew out into the open water and swam towards the stately swan ?
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the-ugly-duckling
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early in the morning a labourer came that way , saw him , went on the ice and with his wooden shoe broke it up and carried the duckling home to his wife , and there he was brought to life again . the children wanted to play with him , but he thought they meant to hurt him , and in his fright he dashed right into the milk - pan and made the milk splash out into the room . the woman screamed and threw up her hands . then he flew into the butter - tub and after that into the meal - bin and out again . goodness , what a sight he was ! the woman screamed out and hit at him with the tongs , and the children tumbled over one another trying to catch him , laughing , calling out -- by good luck the door stood open , and out he rushed into the bushes , on the new fallen snow , and there he lay almost in a swoon .
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broke up the ice with his wooden shoe and carried the duckling home to his wife .
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what did the labourer do to bring the duck back to life ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6241
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what did the labourer do to bring the duck back to life ?
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the-ugly-duckling
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" well , how goes it ? " asked an elderly duck who came to call on her . " oh , this one egg takes a dreadful long time , " said the sitting duck ; " it wo n't break . but just you look at the others ! they are the sweetest ducklings i 've ever seen ; they 're all just like their wretch of a father , who never comes to see me . " " let me look at the egg that wo n't hatch , " said the old duck ; " you may be sure that 's a turkey 's egg . i was made a fool of once that way , and i had my share of trouble and anxiety with the young ones , i can tell you , for they are afraid of the water . i could n't get them to go in ! i quacked and i pecked , but it was no good . let me see the egg . ah , yes , that 's a turkey 's egg ; you just let it lie and teach the rest to swim . " " oh , i 'll just sit on it a bit longer , " said the duck . " as i 've sat so long , i may as well give it a whitsun week ! " [ 1 ] " just as you please , " said the old duck , and walked off . at last the big egg opened . " pip ! pip ! " said the young one , scrambling out ; he was very big and ugly . the duck looked at him : " that 's a fearfully big duckling , that is , " she said . " none of the others look like that . i suppose it ca n't be a turkey poult ! well , we 'll soon see ; into the water he shall go , if i have to kick him out myself . "
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he was very big and ugly .
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what did the big egg look like after it opened scrambling out ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6242
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what did the big egg look like after it opened scrambling out ?
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the-ugly-duckling
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" well , how goes it ? " asked an elderly duck who came to call on her . " oh , this one egg takes a dreadful long time , " said the sitting duck ; " it wo n't break . but just you look at the others ! they are the sweetest ducklings i 've ever seen ; they 're all just like their wretch of a father , who never comes to see me . " " let me look at the egg that wo n't hatch , " said the old duck ; " you may be sure that 's a turkey 's egg . i was made a fool of once that way , and i had my share of trouble and anxiety with the young ones , i can tell you , for they are afraid of the water . i could n't get them to go in ! i quacked and i pecked , but it was no good . let me see the egg . ah , yes , that 's a turkey 's egg ; you just let it lie and teach the rest to swim . " " oh , i 'll just sit on it a bit longer , " said the duck . " as i 've sat so long , i may as well give it a whitsun week ! " [ 1 ] " just as you please , " said the old duck , and walked off . at last the big egg opened . " pip ! pip ! " said the young one , scrambling out ; he was very big and ugly . the duck looked at him : " that 's a fearfully big duckling , that is , " she said . " none of the others look like that . i suppose it ca n't be a turkey poult ! well , we 'll soon see ; into the water he shall go , if i have to kick him out myself . "
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she did not believe that it 's a duck .
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why was the mother duck considering to kick out the big egg ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6243
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why was the mother duck considering to kick out the big egg ?
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causal relationship
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the-ugly-duckling
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so they did ; but the other ducks round them looked at them and said , quite loud , " look there ! now we 've got to have all this mob on the top of us , as if there were n't enough of us already ; and poof ! what an object that duckling is ! we ca n't stand him " ; and a duck rushed at him and bit him in the neck .
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rushed at him and bit him in the neck .
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what did the other duckling do after it couldn't stand the ugly duckling ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6244
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what did the other duckling do after it couldn't stand the ugly duckling ?
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the-ugly-duckling
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so the duckling went off and swam on the water and dived into it ; but he was looked down upon by all the creatures because of his ugliness .
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look down on the duckling .
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how will the other animals treat the duckling ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6245
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how will the other animals treat the duckling ?
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local
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prediction
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the-ugly-duckling
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in the morning the wild - duck flew up and caught sight of their new comrade . " what sort of a chap are you ? " they asked ; and the duckling turned to this side and that and greeted them as well as he could . " you 're precious ugly , " said the wild - ducks ; " but that does n't matter to us as long as you do n't marry into our family . " poor wretch ! he was n't thinking much about marrying , as long as he could be allowed to lie among the reeds , and drink a little marsh water . there he lay two whole days , and then came a pair of wild geese ( or rather wild ganders , for they were both he 's ) : they had n't been hatched out very long , and so they were particularly lively . " here , mate , " they said , " you 're so ugly i quite like you . will you come along and be a migrant ? close by in another marsh there 's some sweet pretty wild geese -- all young ladies that can say quack . you 're so ugly you could make your fortune with them . "
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the wild - duck .
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who flew up and caught sight of their new comrade ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6246
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who flew up and caught sight of their new comrade ?
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the-ugly-duckling
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so the duckling went off and swam on the water and dived into it ; but he was looked down upon by all the creatures because of his ugliness .
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he was looked down upon by all the creatures because of his ugliness .
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why was the duckling looked down upon by all the creatures ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6247
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why was the duckling looked down upon by all the creatures ?
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causal relationship
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the-ugly-duckling
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the winter grew very very cold : the duckling was obliged to swim about on the water to keep it from freezing quite over , but every night the hole he swam in became smaller and smaller . it froze so hard that the ice cracked again ; the duckling had always to be moving about to keep the water open , till at last he was tired out and sat still , and was frozen fast in the ice .
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he swam to keep it from freezing quite over .
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why was the duckling obliged to swim about on the water ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6248
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why was the duckling obliged to swim about on the water ?
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the-ugly-duckling
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one evening , when there was a lovely sunset , a whole flock of beautiful great birds rose out of the bushes . the duckling had never seen any so handsome . they were brilliantly white , with long supple necks . they were swans , and they uttered a strange sound and spread their splendid long wings and flew far away from the cold region to warmer lands , and unfrozen lakes . they mounted so high , so high that the ugly little duckling was strangely moved ; he whirled himself round in the water like a wheel , he stretched his neck straight up into the air after them and uttered such a loud cry , so strange , that he was quite frightened at it himself . oh , he could not forget those beautiful birds , those wonderful birds ! and the moment they were out of sight he dived right down to the bottom of the water , and when he came up again he was almost beside himself . he did n't know what the birds were called or which way they were flying , but he loved them as he had never loved anything yet . he was not envious of them -- how could it enter his mind to wish for such beauty for himself -- he would have been happy if even the ducks had let him into their company -- poor ugly creature .
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frightened .
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how did the duckling feel after he stretched his neck straight up into the air after them and uttered such a loud cry ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6249
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how did the duckling feel after he stretched his neck straight up into the air after them and uttered such a loud cry ?
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local
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feeling
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the-ugly-duckling
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one evening , when there was a lovely sunset , a whole flock of beautiful great birds rose out of the bushes . the duckling had never seen any so handsome . they were brilliantly white , with long supple necks . they were swans , and they uttered a strange sound and spread their splendid long wings and flew far away from the cold region to warmer lands , and unfrozen lakes . they mounted so high , so high that the ugly little duckling was strangely moved ; he whirled himself round in the water like a wheel , he stretched his neck straight up into the air after them and uttered such a loud cry , so strange , that he was quite frightened at it himself . oh , he could not forget those beautiful birds , those wonderful birds ! and the moment they were out of sight he dived right down to the bottom of the water , and when he came up again he was almost beside himself . he did n't know what the birds were called or which way they were flying , but he loved them as he had never loved anything yet . he was not envious of them -- how could it enter his mind to wish for such beauty for himself -- he would have been happy if even the ducks had let him into their company -- poor ugly creature .
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he would have been happy if even the ducks had let him into their company .
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why wasn't the duckling envious of the swans ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6250
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why wasn't the duckling envious of the swans ?
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the-ugly-duckling
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early in the morning a labourer came that way , saw him , went on the ice and with his wooden shoe broke it up and carried the duckling home to his wife , and there he was brought to life again . the children wanted to play with him , but he thought they meant to hurt him , and in his fright he dashed right into the milk - pan and made the milk splash out into the room . the woman screamed and threw up her hands . then he flew into the butter - tub and after that into the meal - bin and out again . goodness , what a sight he was ! the woman screamed out and hit at him with the tongs , and the children tumbled over one another trying to catch him , laughing , calling out -- by good luck the door stood open , and out he rushed into the bushes , on the new fallen snow , and there he lay almost in a swoon .
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the children wanted to play with him , but he thought they meant to hurt him .
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why did the duckling dash right into the milk-pan and make the milk splash out into the room ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6251
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why did the duckling dash right into the milk-pan and make the milk splash out into the room ?
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the-ugly-duckling
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it really delighted him now to think of all the hardships and adversities he had suffered , now he could rightly discern his good fortune and all the beauty that greeted him . the great swans swam round him and caressed him with their bills . some little children now came into the garden and threw bread and corn into the water , and the smallest of them cried : " there 's a new one ! " and the others called out in delight : " yes , there 's a new one come ! " they clapped their hands and danced about and ran to their father and mother . more bread and cake was thrown into the water , and everyone said : " the new one is the handsomest of all ; how young and beautiful he is ! " and the elder swans bowed before him .
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swam round him and caressed him with their bills .
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what did the great swans do to the duckling ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6252
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what did the great swans do to the duckling ?
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action
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the-ugly-duckling
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at that he felt quite ill at ease , and covered his head with his wings , and knew not what to do . he was more than happy , and yet not proud , for a good heart is never puffed up . he thought how persecuted and depressed he had been , yet now he heard everyone saying he was the most beautiful of all beautiful birds . and the lilacs bowed their branches down to the water , and the sun shone warm and pleasant , and his plumage ruffled , and he raised his slender neck , and from his heart he said joyfully : " such happiness i never dreamed of when i was the ugly duckling . "
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he was more than happy , and yet not proud .
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how did the duckling feel when everyone said he was the most beautiful of all beautiful birds ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6253
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how did the duckling feel when everyone said he was the most beautiful of all beautiful birds ?
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local
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feeling
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explicit
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the-ugly-duckling
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the winter grew very very cold : the duckling was obliged to swim about on the water to keep it from freezing quite over , but every night the hole he swam in became smaller and smaller . it froze so hard that the ice cracked again ; the duckling had always to be moving about to keep the water open , till at last he was tired out and sat still , and was frozen fast in the ice . early in the morning a labourer came that way , saw him , went on the ice and with his wooden shoe broke it up and carried the duckling home to his wife , and there he was brought to life again . the children wanted to play with him , but he thought they meant to hurt him , and in his fright he dashed right into the milk - pan and made the milk splash out into the room . the woman screamed and threw up her hands . then he flew into the butter - tub and after that into the meal - bin and out again . goodness , what a sight he was ! the woman screamed out and hit at him with the tongs , and the children tumbled over one another trying to catch him , laughing , calling out -- by good luck the door stood open , and out he rushed into the bushes , on the new fallen snow , and there he lay almost in a swoon .
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the duckling was frozen fast in the ice .
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why did the labourer save the duckling ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6254
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why did the labourer save the duckling ?
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summary
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causal relationship
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explicit
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the-ugly-duckling
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" oh , thank goodness , " sighed the duckling ; " i 'm so ugly , even the dog does n't like to bite me ! " but there he lay perfectly still while the duck shots rattled in the reeds and gun after gun banged out . it was well on in the day before all was quiet , but the unhappy bird dared not get up even then . he waited several hours yet , before he looked about him , and then he hurried away from the marsh as fast as ever he could , running over fields and meadows , and such a wind got up that he had hard work to get along . towards evening he was near a poor little cottage , so crazy was it that it did n't know which way to tumble down , so it remained standing . the wind howled so fiercely round the duckling that he had to sit down on his tail to keep facing it , and it grew worse and worse . then he noticed that one hinge of the door was gone , and it hung so crooked that he could slip indoors through the crack , and so he did .
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the wind grew worse .
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why did the duckling slip indoors through the crack ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6255
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why did the duckling slip indoors through the crack ?
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[] |
local
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causal relationship
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explicit
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the-ugly-duckling
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that was the first day , and as time went on it got worse and worse . the wretched duckling was chased about by everybody , and even his mother and sisters were nasty to him , and kept saying : " i wish the cat would get you , you ugly devil . " and his mother said : " i wish you 'd get right away " ; and the ducks bit him and the hens pecked him , and the maid who had to feed the creatures kicked at him . so he ran away , and flew over the fence . the little birds in the bushes shot up in the air in a fright . " that 's because i 'm so ugly , " the duckling thought , and shut his eyes , but ran on all the same , till he got out into the wide marsh where the wild - duck lived ; and there he lay all night , for he was very tired and very unhappy .
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he was ugly .
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why was the duckling chased about by everybody ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6256
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why was the duckling chased about by everybody ?
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[] |
local
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causal relationship
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implicit
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the-ugly-duckling
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at that moment there was a bang ! bang ! and both the wild geese fell dead among the reeds , and the water was stained blood red . another bang ! bang ! and whole flights of geese flew up from the reeds , and there was yet another bang ! a great shoot was afoot . the sportsmen were all round the marsh , some even sitting up among the branches of trees that stretched out over the reeds . the blue smoke drifted like clouds , in among the dark stems , and hung far out over the water . the dogs went splash ! splash ! into the mud , and the reeds and rushes swayed hither and thither ; it was terrible for the wretched duckling , who was bending his neck to get it under his wing , when all at once , close to him , there was a fearful big dog with his tongue hanging right out of his mouth and his eyes shining horribly . he thrust his muzzle right at the duckling and showed his sharp teeth -- and then -- splash ! off he went without seizing him . " oh , thank goodness , " sighed the duckling ; " i 'm so ugly , even the dog does n't like to bite me ! " but there he lay perfectly still while the duck shots rattled in the reeds and gun after gun banged out . it was well on in the day before all was quiet , but the unhappy bird dared not get up even then . he waited several hours yet , before he looked about him , and then he hurried away from the marsh as fast as ever he could , running over fields and meadows , and such a wind got up that he had hard work to get along . towards evening he was near a poor little cottage , so crazy was it that it did n't know which way to tumble down , so it remained standing . the wind howled so fiercely round the duckling that he had to sit down on his tail to keep facing it , and it grew worse and worse . then he noticed that one hinge of the door was gone , and it hung so crooked that he could slip indoors through the crack , and so he did .
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he was so ugly .
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why didn't the dog want to bite the duckling ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6257
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why didn't the dog want to bite the duckling ?
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summary
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causal relationship
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explicit
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the-ugly-duckling
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" i will fly to them , these royal birds , and they will peck me to death because i , who am so ugly , dare to approach them ; but it does n't matter ; it 's better to be killed by them than to be snapped at by the ducks and pecked at by hens and kicked by the servant who looks after the poultry - yard , and suffer all the winter . " so he flew out into the open water and swam towards the stately swans , and they saw him and hastened with swelling plumage to meet him . " yes , kill me , " the poor creature said , bowing his head down to the water , and waited for death . but what did he see in the clear water ? he beheld his own image , but it was no longer that of a clumsy dark grey bird , ugly and repulsive . he was a swan himself .
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happy .
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how did the duckling feel when he realized he was a swan himself ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6258
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how did the duckling feel when he realized he was a swan himself ?
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local
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feeling
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implicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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long years ago in old japan there lived in the province of echigo , a very remote part of japan even in these days , a man and his wife . when this story begins they had been married for some years and were blessed with one little daughter . she was the joy and pride of both their lives . in her they stored an endless source of happiness for their old age . what golden letter days in their memory were these that had marked her growing up from babyhood . the visit to the temple when she was just thirty days old , her proud mother carrying her , robed in ceremonial kimono , to be put under the patronage of the family 's household god . then her first dolls festival , when her parents gave her a set of dolls and their miniature belongings , to be added to as year succeeded year . then perhaps the most important occasion of all , on her third birthday , when her first obi ( broad brocade sash ) of scarlet and gold was tied round her small waist . it a sign that she had crossed the threshold of girlhood and left infancy behind . now that she was seven years of age , and had learned to talk and to wait upon her parents in those several little ways so dear to the hearts of fond parents , their cup of happiness seemed full . there could not be found in the whole of the island empire a happier little family .
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old japan .
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where did a man and his wife live long years ago ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6259
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where did a man and his wife live long years ago ?
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local
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setting
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explicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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long years ago in old japan there lived in the province of echigo , a very remote part of japan even in these days , a man and his wife . when this story begins they had been married for some years and were blessed with one little daughter . she was the joy and pride of both their lives . in her they stored an endless source of happiness for their old age . what golden letter days in their memory were these that had marked her growing up from babyhood . the visit to the temple when she was just thirty days old , her proud mother carrying her , robed in ceremonial kimono , to be put under the patronage of the family 's household god . then her first dolls festival , when her parents gave her a set of dolls and their miniature belongings , to be added to as year succeeded year . then perhaps the most important occasion of all , on her third birthday , when her first obi ( broad brocade sash ) of scarlet and gold was tied round her small waist . it a sign that she had crossed the threshold of girlhood and left infancy behind . now that she was seven years of age , and had learned to talk and to wait upon her parents in those several little ways so dear to the hearts of fond parents , their cup of happiness seemed full . there could not be found in the whole of the island empire a happier little family .
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their daughter .
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who was the joy and pride of both their lives ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6260
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who was the joy and pride of both their lives ?
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[] |
local
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character
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implicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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long years ago in old japan there lived in the province of echigo , a very remote part of japan even in these days , a man and his wife . when this story begins they had been married for some years and were blessed with one little daughter . she was the joy and pride of both their lives . in her they stored an endless source of happiness for their old age . what golden letter days in their memory were these that had marked her growing up from babyhood . the visit to the temple when she was just thirty days old , her proud mother carrying her , robed in ceremonial kimono , to be put under the patronage of the family 's household god . then her first dolls festival , when her parents gave her a set of dolls and their miniature belongings , to be added to as year succeeded year . then perhaps the most important occasion of all , on her third birthday , when her first obi ( broad brocade sash ) of scarlet and gold was tied round her small waist . it a sign that she had crossed the threshold of girlhood and left infancy behind . now that she was seven years of age , and had learned to talk and to wait upon her parents in those several little ways so dear to the hearts of fond parents , their cup of happiness seemed full . there could not be found in the whole of the island empire a happier little family .
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visited the temple .
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what did the family do when the baby was just thirty days old ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6261
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what did the family do when the baby was just thirty days old ?
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local
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action
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explicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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long years ago in old japan there lived in the province of echigo , a very remote part of japan even in these days , a man and his wife . when this story begins they had been married for some years and were blessed with one little daughter . she was the joy and pride of both their lives . in her they stored an endless source of happiness for their old age . what golden letter days in their memory were these that had marked her growing up from babyhood . the visit to the temple when she was just thirty days old , her proud mother carrying her , robed in ceremonial kimono , to be put under the patronage of the family 's household god . then her first dolls festival , when her parents gave her a set of dolls and their miniature belongings , to be added to as year succeeded year . then perhaps the most important occasion of all , on her third birthday , when her first obi ( broad brocade sash ) of scarlet and gold was tied round her small waist . it a sign that she had crossed the threshold of girlhood and left infancy behind . now that she was seven years of age , and had learned to talk and to wait upon her parents in those several little ways so dear to the hearts of fond parents , their cup of happiness seemed full . there could not be found in the whole of the island empire a happier little family .
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her first obi of scarlet and gold was tired round her small waist .
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why was her third birthday perhaps the most important occasion of all ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6262
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why was her third birthday perhaps the most important occasion of all ?
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[] |
local
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causal relationship
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explicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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long years ago in old japan there lived in the province of echigo , a very remote part of japan even in these days , a man and his wife . when this story begins they had been married for some years and were blessed with one little daughter . she was the joy and pride of both their lives . in her they stored an endless source of happiness for their old age . what golden letter days in their memory were these that had marked her growing up from babyhood . the visit to the temple when she was just thirty days old , her proud mother carrying her , robed in ceremonial kimono , to be put under the patronage of the family 's household god . then her first dolls festival , when her parents gave her a set of dolls and their miniature belongings , to be added to as year succeeded year . then perhaps the most important occasion of all , on her third birthday , when her first obi ( broad brocade sash ) of scarlet and gold was tied round her small waist . it a sign that she had crossed the threshold of girlhood and left infancy behind . now that she was seven years of age , and had learned to talk and to wait upon her parents in those several little ways so dear to the hearts of fond parents , their cup of happiness seemed full . there could not be found in the whole of the island empire a happier little family .
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learned to talk and to wait upon her parents .
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what did the girl do when she was seven years old ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6263
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what did the girl do when she was seven years old ?
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local
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action
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explicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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long years ago in old japan there lived in the province of echigo , a very remote part of japan even in these days , a man and his wife . when this story begins they had been married for some years and were blessed with one little daughter . she was the joy and pride of both their lives . in her they stored an endless source of happiness for their old age . what golden letter days in their memory were these that had marked her growing up from babyhood . the visit to the temple when she was just thirty days old , her proud mother carrying her , robed in ceremonial kimono , to be put under the patronage of the family 's household god . then her first dolls festival , when her parents gave her a set of dolls and their miniature belongings , to be added to as year succeeded year . then perhaps the most important occasion of all , on her third birthday , when her first obi ( broad brocade sash ) of scarlet and gold was tied round her small waist . it a sign that she had crossed the threshold of girlhood and left infancy behind . now that she was seven years of age , and had learned to talk and to wait upon her parents in those several little ways so dear to the hearts of fond parents , their cup of happiness seemed full . there could not be found in the whole of the island empire a happier little family .
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a happier little family .
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what could not be found in the whole island empire ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6264
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what could not be found in the whole island empire ?
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[] |
local
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action
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explicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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one day there was much excitement in the home , for the father had been suddenly summoned to the capital on business . in these days of railways and jinrickshas and other rapid modes of traveling , it is difficult to realize what such a journey as that from matsuyama to kyoto meant . the roads were rough and bad , and ordinary people had to walk every step of the way , whether the distance were one hundred or several hundred miles . indeed , in those days it was as great an undertaking to go up to the capital as it is for a japanese to make a voyage to europe now .
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there was much excitement in the home .
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what happened because the father had been suddenly summoned to the capital ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6265
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what happened because the father had been suddenly summoned to the capital ?
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[] |
local
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outcome resolution
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explicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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one day there was much excitement in the home , for the father had been suddenly summoned to the capital on business . in these days of railways and jinrickshas and other rapid modes of traveling , it is difficult to realize what such a journey as that from matsuyama to kyoto meant . the roads were rough and bad , and ordinary people had to walk every step of the way , whether the distance were one hundred or several hundred miles . indeed , in those days it was as great an undertaking to go up to the capital as it is for a japanese to make a voyage to europe now .
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difficult .
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what kind of journey was that from matsuyama to kyoto ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6266
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what kind of journey was that from matsuyama to kyoto ?
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local
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action
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implicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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one day there was much excitement in the home , for the father had been suddenly summoned to the capital on business . in these days of railways and jinrickshas and other rapid modes of traveling , it is difficult to realize what such a journey as that from matsuyama to kyoto meant . the roads were rough and bad , and ordinary people had to walk every step of the way , whether the distance were one hundred or several hundred miles . indeed , in those days it was as great an undertaking to go up to the capital as it is for a japanese to make a voyage to europe now .
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the roads were bad .
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what was difficult about the journey from matsuyama to kyoto ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6267
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what was difficult about the journey from matsuyama to kyoto ?
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[] |
local
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action
|
explicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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so the wife was very anxious while she helped her husband get ready for the long journey , knowing what an arduous task lay before him . vainly she wished that she could accompany him , but the distance was too great for the mother and child to go , and besides that , it was the wife 's duty to take care of the home . all was ready at last , and the husband stood in the porch with his little family round him . " do not be anxious , i will come back soon , " said the man . " while i am away take care of everything , and especially of our little daughter . " " yes , we shall be all right - but you - you must take care of yourself and delay not a day in coming back to us , " said the wife , while the tears fell like rain from her eyes . the little girl was the only one to smile , for she was ignorant of the sorrow of parting . she did not know that going to the capital was at all different from walking to the next village , which her father did very often . she ran to his side , and caught hold of his long sleeve to keep him a moment .
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helped her husband get ready for the long journey .
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what did the wife do because her husband had to leave ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6268
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what did the wife do because her husband had to leave ?
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[] |
local
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action
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explicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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so the wife was very anxious while she helped her husband get ready for the long journey , knowing what an arduous task lay before him . vainly she wished that she could accompany him , but the distance was too great for the mother and child to go , and besides that , it was the wife 's duty to take care of the home . all was ready at last , and the husband stood in the porch with his little family round him . " do not be anxious , i will come back soon , " said the man . " while i am away take care of everything , and especially of our little daughter . " " yes , we shall be all right - but you - you must take care of yourself and delay not a day in coming back to us , " said the wife , while the tears fell like rain from her eyes . the little girl was the only one to smile , for she was ignorant of the sorrow of parting . she did not know that going to the capital was at all different from walking to the next village , which her father did very often . she ran to his side , and caught hold of his long sleeve to keep him a moment .
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she could accompany him .
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what did the wife wish ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6269
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what did the wife wish ?
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[] |
local
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action
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explicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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so the wife was very anxious while she helped her husband get ready for the long journey , knowing what an arduous task lay before him . vainly she wished that she could accompany him , but the distance was too great for the mother and child to go , and besides that , it was the wife 's duty to take care of the home . all was ready at last , and the husband stood in the porch with his little family round him . " do not be anxious , i will come back soon , " said the man . " while i am away take care of everything , and especially of our little daughter . " " yes , we shall be all right - but you - you must take care of yourself and delay not a day in coming back to us , " said the wife , while the tears fell like rain from her eyes . the little girl was the only one to smile , for she was ignorant of the sorrow of parting . she did not know that going to the capital was at all different from walking to the next village , which her father did very often . she ran to his side , and caught hold of his long sleeve to keep him a moment .
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sad .
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how did the family feel to separate ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6270
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how did the family feel to separate ?
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[] |
local
|
feeling
|
implicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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so the wife was very anxious while she helped her husband get ready for the long journey , knowing what an arduous task lay before him . vainly she wished that she could accompany him , but the distance was too great for the mother and child to go , and besides that , it was the wife 's duty to take care of the home . all was ready at last , and the husband stood in the porch with his little family round him . " do not be anxious , i will come back soon , " said the man . " while i am away take care of everything , and especially of our little daughter . " " yes , we shall be all right - but you - you must take care of yourself and delay not a day in coming back to us , " said the wife , while the tears fell like rain from her eyes . the little girl was the only one to smile , for she was ignorant of the sorrow of parting . she did not know that going to the capital was at all different from walking to the next village , which her father did very often . she ran to his side , and caught hold of his long sleeve to keep him a moment .
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she was ignorant of the sorrow of parting .
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why did the little girl smile ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6271
|
why did the little girl smile ?
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local
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causal relationship
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explicit
|
mirror-of-matsuyama
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so the wife was very anxious while she helped her husband get ready for the long journey , knowing what an arduous task lay before him . vainly she wished that she could accompany him , but the distance was too great for the mother and child to go , and besides that , it was the wife 's duty to take care of the home . all was ready at last , and the husband stood in the porch with his little family round him . " do not be anxious , i will come back soon , " said the man . " while i am away take care of everything , and especially of our little daughter . " " yes , we shall be all right - but you - you must take care of yourself and delay not a day in coming back to us , " said the wife , while the tears fell like rain from her eyes . the little girl was the only one to smile , for she was ignorant of the sorrow of parting . she did not know that going to the capital was at all different from walking to the next village , which her father did very often . she ran to his side , and caught hold of his long sleeve to keep him a moment .
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cried .
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what did the wife do as the husband said goodbye ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6272
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what did the wife do as the husband said goodbye ?
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[] |
local
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action
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implicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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" father , i will be very good while i am waiting for you to come back , so please bring me a present . " as the father turned to take a last look at his weeping wife and smiling , eager child , he felt as if some one were pulling him back by the hair , so hard was it for him to leave them behind , for they had never been separated before . but he knew that he must go , for the call was imperative . with a great effort he ceased to think , and resolutely turning away he went quickly down the little garden and out through the gate . his wife , catching up the child in her arms , ran as far as the gate , and watched him as he went down the road between the pines till he was lost in the haze of the distance and all she could see was his quaint peaked hat , and at last that vanished too .
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a present .
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what did the little girl request from her father ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6273
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what did the little girl request from her father ?
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[] |
local
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action
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explicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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" father , i will be very good while i am waiting for you to come back , so please bring me a present . " as the father turned to take a last look at his weeping wife and smiling , eager child , he felt as if some one were pulling him back by the hair , so hard was it for him to leave them behind , for they had never been separated before . but he knew that he must go , for the call was imperative . with a great effort he ceased to think , and resolutely turning away he went quickly down the little garden and out through the gate . his wife , catching up the child in her arms , ran as far as the gate , and watched him as he went down the road between the pines till he was lost in the haze of the distance and all she could see was his quaint peaked hat , and at last that vanished too .
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they had never been separated before .
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why was it so difficult for the father to leave ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6274
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why was it so difficult for the father to leave ?
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local
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causal relationship
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explicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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" father , i will be very good while i am waiting for you to come back , so please bring me a present . " as the father turned to take a last look at his weeping wife and smiling , eager child , he felt as if some one were pulling him back by the hair , so hard was it for him to leave them behind , for they had never been separated before . but he knew that he must go , for the call was imperative . with a great effort he ceased to think , and resolutely turning away he went quickly down the little garden and out through the gate . his wife , catching up the child in her arms , ran as far as the gate , and watched him as he went down the road between the pines till he was lost in the haze of the distance and all she could see was his quaint peaked hat , and at last that vanished too .
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the call was imperative .
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why did the father go even though he wanted to stay ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6275
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why did the father go even though he wanted to stay ?
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[] |
local
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causal relationship
|
explicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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" now father has gone , you and i must take care of everything till he comes back , " said the mother , as she made her way back to the house . " yes , i will be very good , " said the child , nodding her head , " and when father comes home please tell him how good i have been . then perhaps he will give me a present . " " father is sure to bring you something that you want very much . i know , for i asked him to bring you a doll . you must think of father every day , and pray for a safe journey till he comes back . " " o , yes , when he comes home again how happy i shall be , " said the child , clapping her hands , and her face growing bright with joy at the glad thought . it seemed to the mother as she looked at the child 's face that her love for her grew deeper and deeper .
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take care of everything .
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what must the girl and her mother do while the father is gone ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6276
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what must the girl and her mother do while the father is gone ?
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[] |
local
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action
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explicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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" now father has gone , you and i must take care of everything till he comes back , " said the mother , as she made her way back to the house . " yes , i will be very good , " said the child , nodding her head , " and when father comes home please tell him how good i have been . then perhaps he will give me a present . " " father is sure to bring you something that you want very much . i know , for i asked him to bring you a doll . you must think of father every day , and pray for a safe journey till he comes back . " " o , yes , when he comes home again how happy i shall be , " said the child , clapping her hands , and her face growing bright with joy at the glad thought . it seemed to the mother as she looked at the child 's face that her love for her grew deeper and deeper .
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a doll .
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what did the mother ask the father to bring back ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6277
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what did the mother ask the father to bring back ?
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local
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action
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explicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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" now father has gone , you and i must take care of everything till he comes back , " said the mother , as she made her way back to the house . " yes , i will be very good , " said the child , nodding her head , " and when father comes home please tell him how good i have been . then perhaps he will give me a present . " " father is sure to bring you something that you want very much . i know , for i asked him to bring you a doll . you must think of father every day , and pray for a safe journey till he comes back . " " o , yes , when he comes home again how happy i shall be , " said the child , clapping her hands , and her face growing bright with joy at the glad thought . it seemed to the mother as she looked at the child 's face that her love for her grew deeper and deeper .
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he would bring her a present .
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why would the girl be happy when her father returns ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6278
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why would the girl be happy when her father returns ?
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local
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causal relationship
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implicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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then she set to work to make the winter clothes for the three of them . she set up her simple wooden spinning - wheel and spun the thread before she began to weave the stuffs . in the intervals of her work she directed the little girl 's games and taught her to read the old stories of her country . thus did the wife find consolation in work during the lonely days of her husband 's absence . while the time was thus slipping quickly by in the quiet home , the husband finished his business and returned . it would have been difficult for any one who did not know the man well to recognize him . he had traveled day after day , exposed to all weathers , for about a month altogether , and was sunburnt to bronze . but his fond wife and child knew him at a glance , and flew to meet him from either side , each catching hold of one of his sleeves in their eager greeting . both the man and his wife rejoiced to find each other well . it seemed a very long time to all till - the mother and child helping - his straw sandals were untied , his large umbrella hat taken off , and he was again in their midst in the old familiar sitting - room that had been so empty while he was away .
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made winter clothes for the three of them .
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what did the wife do while the husband was away ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6279
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what did the wife do while the husband was away ?
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local
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action
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explicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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then she set to work to make the winter clothes for the three of them . she set up her simple wooden spinning - wheel and spun the thread before she began to weave the stuffs . in the intervals of her work she directed the little girl 's games and taught her to read the old stories of her country . thus did the wife find consolation in work during the lonely days of her husband 's absence . while the time was thus slipping quickly by in the quiet home , the husband finished his business and returned . it would have been difficult for any one who did not know the man well to recognize him . he had traveled day after day , exposed to all weathers , for about a month altogether , and was sunburnt to bronze . but his fond wife and child knew him at a glance , and flew to meet him from either side , each catching hold of one of his sleeves in their eager greeting . both the man and his wife rejoiced to find each other well . it seemed a very long time to all till - the mother and child helping - his straw sandals were untied , his large umbrella hat taken off , and he was again in their midst in the old familiar sitting - room that had been so empty while he was away .
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lonely .
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how did the wife feel while her husband was gone ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6280
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how did the wife feel while her husband was gone ?
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local
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feeling
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explicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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then she set to work to make the winter clothes for the three of them . she set up her simple wooden spinning - wheel and spun the thread before she began to weave the stuffs . in the intervals of her work she directed the little girl 's games and taught her to read the old stories of her country . thus did the wife find consolation in work during the lonely days of her husband 's absence . while the time was thus slipping quickly by in the quiet home , the husband finished his business and returned . it would have been difficult for any one who did not know the man well to recognize him . he had traveled day after day , exposed to all weathers , for about a month altogether , and was sunburnt to bronze . but his fond wife and child knew him at a glance , and flew to meet him from either side , each catching hold of one of his sleeves in their eager greeting . both the man and his wife rejoiced to find each other well . it seemed a very long time to all till - the mother and child helping - his straw sandals were untied , his large umbrella hat taken off , and he was again in their midst in the old familiar sitting - room that had been so empty while he was away .
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came home .
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what did the husband do after his business finished ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6281
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what did the husband do after his business finished ?
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local
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action
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implicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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then she set to work to make the winter clothes for the three of them . she set up her simple wooden spinning - wheel and spun the thread before she began to weave the stuffs . in the intervals of her work she directed the little girl 's games and taught her to read the old stories of her country . thus did the wife find consolation in work during the lonely days of her husband 's absence . while the time was thus slipping quickly by in the quiet home , the husband finished his business and returned . it would have been difficult for any one who did not know the man well to recognize him . he had traveled day after day , exposed to all weathers , for about a month altogether , and was sunburnt to bronze . but his fond wife and child knew him at a glance , and flew to meet him from either side , each catching hold of one of his sleeves in their eager greeting . both the man and his wife rejoiced to find each other well . it seemed a very long time to all till - the mother and child helping - his straw sandals were untied , his large umbrella hat taken off , and he was again in their midst in the old familiar sitting - room that had been so empty while he was away .
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he did not look the same .
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what happened because of the man's difficult journey ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6282
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what happened because of the man's difficult journey ?
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local
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outcome resolution
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implicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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then she set to work to make the winter clothes for the three of them . she set up her simple wooden spinning - wheel and spun the thread before she began to weave the stuffs . in the intervals of her work she directed the little girl 's games and taught her to read the old stories of her country . thus did the wife find consolation in work during the lonely days of her husband 's absence . while the time was thus slipping quickly by in the quiet home , the husband finished his business and returned . it would have been difficult for any one who did not know the man well to recognize him . he had traveled day after day , exposed to all weathers , for about a month altogether , and was sunburnt to bronze . but his fond wife and child knew him at a glance , and flew to meet him from either side , each catching hold of one of his sleeves in their eager greeting . both the man and his wife rejoiced to find each other well . it seemed a very long time to all till - the mother and child helping - his straw sandals were untied , his large umbrella hat taken off , and he was again in their midst in the old familiar sitting - room that had been so empty while he was away .
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flew to meet him from the other side .
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what did the wife and child do when they saw the man ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6283
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what did the wife and child do when they saw the man ?
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local
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action
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explicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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" now father has gone , you and i must take care of everything till he comes back , " said the mother , as she made her way back to the house . " yes , i will be very good , " said the child , nodding her head , " and when father comes home please tell him how good i have been . then perhaps he will give me a present . " " father is sure to bring you something that you want very much . i know , for i asked him to bring you a doll . you must think of father every day , and pray for a safe journey till he comes back . " " o , yes , when he comes home again how happy i shall be , " said the child , clapping her hands , and her face growing bright with joy at the glad thought . it seemed to the mother as she looked at the child 's face that her love for her grew deeper and deeper . then she set to work to make the winter clothes for the three of them . she set up her simple wooden spinning - wheel and spun the thread before she began to weave the stuffs . in the intervals of her work she directed the little girl 's games and taught her to read the old stories of her country . thus did the wife find consolation in work during the lonely days of her husband 's absence . while the time was thus slipping quickly by in the quiet home , the husband finished his business and returned . it would have been difficult for any one who did not know the man well to recognize him . he had traveled day after day , exposed to all weathers , for about a month altogether , and was sunburnt to bronze . but his fond wife and child knew him at a glance , and flew to meet him from either side , each catching hold of one of his sleeves in their eager greeting . both the man and his wife rejoiced to find each other well . it seemed a very long time to all till - the mother and child helping - his straw sandals were untied , his large umbrella hat taken off , and he was again in their midst in the old familiar sitting - room that had been so empty while he was away .
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a doll .
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what will the man give his daughter when they return home ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6284
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what will the man give his daughter when they return home ?
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summary
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prediction
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explicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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as soon as they had sat down on the white mats , the father opened a bamboo basket that he had brought in with him , and took out a beautiful doll and a lacquer box full of cakes . " here , " he said to the little girl , " is a present for you . it is a prize for taking care of mother and the house so well while i was away . " " thank you , " said the child , as she bowed her head to the ground . she then put out her hand just like a little maple leaf with its eager wide - spread fingers to take the doll and the box , both of which , coming from the capital , were prettier than anything she had ever seen . no words can tell how delighted the little girl was - her face seemed as if it would melt with joy , and she had no eyes and no thought for anything else . again the husband dived into the basket , and brought out this time a square wooden box , carefully tied up with red and white string , and handing it to his wife , said : " and this is for you . "
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a bamboo basket .
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what did the father use to hold the doll and cakes ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6285
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what did the father use to hold the doll and cakes ?
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local
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action
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explicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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as soon as they had sat down on the white mats , the father opened a bamboo basket that he had brought in with him , and took out a beautiful doll and a lacquer box full of cakes . " here , " he said to the little girl , " is a present for you . it is a prize for taking care of mother and the house so well while i was away . " " thank you , " said the child , as she bowed her head to the ground . she then put out her hand just like a little maple leaf with its eager wide - spread fingers to take the doll and the box , both of which , coming from the capital , were prettier than anything she had ever seen . no words can tell how delighted the little girl was - her face seemed as if it would melt with joy , and she had no eyes and no thought for anything else . again the husband dived into the basket , and brought out this time a square wooden box , carefully tied up with red and white string , and handing it to his wife , said : " and this is for you . "
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delighted .
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how did the daughter feel when she received the doll ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6286
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how did the daughter feel when she received the doll ?
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local
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feeling
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explicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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the wife took the box , and opening it carefully took out a metal disk with a handle attached . one side was bright and shining like a crystal , and the other was covered with raised figures of pine - trees and storks , which had been carved out of its smooth surface in lifelike reality . never had she seen such a thing in her life , for she had been born and bred in the rural province of echigo . she gazed into the shining disk , and looking up with surprise and wonder pictured on her face , she said : " i see somebody looking at me in this round thing ! what is it that you have given me ? " the husband laughed and said : " why , it is your own face that you see . what i have brought you is called a mirror , and whoever looks into its clear surface can see their own form reflected there . although there are none to be found in this out of the way place , yet they have been in use in the capital from the most ancient times . there the mirror is considered a very necessary requisite for a woman to possess . there is an old proverb that ' as the sword is the soul of a samurai , so is the mirror the soul of a woman , ' and according to popular tradition , a woman 's mirror is an index to her own heart - if she keeps it bright and clear , so is her heart pure and good . it is also one of the treasures that form the insignia of the emperor . so you must lay great store by your mirror , and use it carefully . "
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she had never seen a mirror before .
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why did the wife not know what the gift was ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6287
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why did the wife not know what the gift was ?
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local
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causal relationship
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implicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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the wife took the box , and opening it carefully took out a metal disk with a handle attached . one side was bright and shining like a crystal , and the other was covered with raised figures of pine - trees and storks , which had been carved out of its smooth surface in lifelike reality . never had she seen such a thing in her life , for she had been born and bred in the rural province of echigo . she gazed into the shining disk , and looking up with surprise and wonder pictured on her face , she said : " i see somebody looking at me in this round thing ! what is it that you have given me ? " the husband laughed and said : " why , it is your own face that you see . what i have brought you is called a mirror , and whoever looks into its clear surface can see their own form reflected there . although there are none to be found in this out of the way place , yet they have been in use in the capital from the most ancient times . there the mirror is considered a very necessary requisite for a woman to possess . there is an old proverb that ' as the sword is the soul of a samurai , so is the mirror the soul of a woman , ' and according to popular tradition , a woman 's mirror is an index to her own heart - if she keeps it bright and clear , so is her heart pure and good . it is also one of the treasures that form the insignia of the emperor . so you must lay great store by your mirror , and use it carefully . "
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she had been born and bred in the rural province of echigo .
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why did the wife never see a mirror before ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6288
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why did the wife never see a mirror before ?
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local
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causal relationship
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explicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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the wife took the box , and opening it carefully took out a metal disk with a handle attached . one side was bright and shining like a crystal , and the other was covered with raised figures of pine - trees and storks , which had been carved out of its smooth surface in lifelike reality . never had she seen such a thing in her life , for she had been born and bred in the rural province of echigo . she gazed into the shining disk , and looking up with surprise and wonder pictured on her face , she said : " i see somebody looking at me in this round thing ! what is it that you have given me ? " the husband laughed and said : " why , it is your own face that you see . what i have brought you is called a mirror , and whoever looks into its clear surface can see their own form reflected there . although there are none to be found in this out of the way place , yet they have been in use in the capital from the most ancient times . there the mirror is considered a very necessary requisite for a woman to possess . there is an old proverb that ' as the sword is the soul of a samurai , so is the mirror the soul of a woman , ' and according to popular tradition , a woman 's mirror is an index to her own heart - if she keeps it bright and clear , so is her heart pure and good . it is also one of the treasures that form the insignia of the emperor . so you must lay great store by your mirror , and use it carefully . "
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surprise .
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how did the woman feel when she first saw the gift ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6289
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how did the woman feel when she first saw the gift ?
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local
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feeling
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explicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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the wife took the box , and opening it carefully took out a metal disk with a handle attached . one side was bright and shining like a crystal , and the other was covered with raised figures of pine - trees and storks , which had been carved out of its smooth surface in lifelike reality . never had she seen such a thing in her life , for she had been born and bred in the rural province of echigo . she gazed into the shining disk , and looking up with surprise and wonder pictured on her face , she said : " i see somebody looking at me in this round thing ! what is it that you have given me ? " the husband laughed and said : " why , it is your own face that you see . what i have brought you is called a mirror , and whoever looks into its clear surface can see their own form reflected there . although there are none to be found in this out of the way place , yet they have been in use in the capital from the most ancient times . there the mirror is considered a very necessary requisite for a woman to possess . there is an old proverb that ' as the sword is the soul of a samurai , so is the mirror the soul of a woman , ' and according to popular tradition , a woman 's mirror is an index to her own heart - if she keeps it bright and clear , so is her heart pure and good . it is also one of the treasures that form the insignia of the emperor . so you must lay great store by your mirror , and use it carefully . "
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the capital .
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where had been using mirrors since ancient times ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6290
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where had been using mirrors since ancient times ?
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local
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setting
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explicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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the wife took the box , and opening it carefully took out a metal disk with a handle attached . one side was bright and shining like a crystal , and the other was covered with raised figures of pine - trees and storks , which had been carved out of its smooth surface in lifelike reality . never had she seen such a thing in her life , for she had been born and bred in the rural province of echigo . she gazed into the shining disk , and looking up with surprise and wonder pictured on her face , she said : " i see somebody looking at me in this round thing ! what is it that you have given me ? " the husband laughed and said : " why , it is your own face that you see . what i have brought you is called a mirror , and whoever looks into its clear surface can see their own form reflected there . although there are none to be found in this out of the way place , yet they have been in use in the capital from the most ancient times . there the mirror is considered a very necessary requisite for a woman to possess . there is an old proverb that ' as the sword is the soul of a samurai , so is the mirror the soul of a woman , ' and according to popular tradition , a woman 's mirror is an index to her own heart - if she keeps it bright and clear , so is her heart pure and good . it is also one of the treasures that form the insignia of the emperor . so you must lay great store by your mirror , and use it carefully . "
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her heart is pure and good .
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what did it mean if a woman kept her mirror bright and clear ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6291
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what did it mean if a woman kept her mirror bright and clear ?
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local
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character
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explicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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the wife listened to all her husband told her , and was pleased at learning so much that was new to her . she was still more pleased at the precious gift - his token of remembrance while he had been away . " if the mirror represents my soul , i shall certainly treasure it as a valuable possession , and never will i use it carelessly . " saying so , she lifted it as high as her forehead , in grateful acknowledgment of the gift , and then shut it up in its box and put it away . the wife saw that her husband was very tired , and set about serving the evening meal and making everything as comfortable as she could for him . it seemed to the little family as if they had not known what true happiness was before , so glad were they to be together again , and this evening the father had much to tell of his journey and of all he had seen at the great capital .
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it represented her soul .
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why did the wife treasure the gift ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6292
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why did the wife treasure the gift ?
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local
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causal relationship
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explicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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the wife listened to all her husband told her , and was pleased at learning so much that was new to her . she was still more pleased at the precious gift - his token of remembrance while he had been away . " if the mirror represents my soul , i shall certainly treasure it as a valuable possession , and never will i use it carelessly . " saying so , she lifted it as high as her forehead , in grateful acknowledgment of the gift , and then shut it up in its box and put it away . the wife saw that her husband was very tired , and set about serving the evening meal and making everything as comfortable as she could for him . it seemed to the little family as if they had not known what true happiness was before , so glad were they to be together again , and this evening the father had much to tell of his journey and of all he had seen at the great capital .
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set about serving the evening meal and making everything as comfortable as she could .
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what did the wife do because her husband was tired ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6293
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what did the wife do because her husband was tired ?
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local
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action
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explicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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the wife listened to all her husband told her , and was pleased at learning so much that was new to her . she was still more pleased at the precious gift - his token of remembrance while he had been away . " if the mirror represents my soul , i shall certainly treasure it as a valuable possession , and never will i use it carelessly . " saying so , she lifted it as high as her forehead , in grateful acknowledgment of the gift , and then shut it up in its box and put it away . the wife saw that her husband was very tired , and set about serving the evening meal and making everything as comfortable as she could for him . it seemed to the little family as if they had not known what true happiness was before , so glad were they to be together again , and this evening the father had much to tell of his journey and of all he had seen at the great capital .
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tell of his journey and all he had seen at the great capital .
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what did the father do that evening ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6294
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what did the father do that evening ?
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local
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action
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explicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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time passed away in the peaceful home , and the parents saw their fondest hopes realized as their daughter grew from childhood into a beautiful girl of sixteen . as a gem of priceless value is held in its proud owner 's hand , so had they reared her with unceasing love and care . now their pains were more than doubly rewarded . what a comfort she was to her mother as she went about the house taking her part in the housekeeping , and how proud her father was of her , for she daily reminded him of her mother when he had first married her . but , alas ! in this world nothing lasts forever . even the moon is not always perfect in shape , but loses its roundness with time , and flowers bloom and then fade . so at last the happiness of this family was broken up by a great sorrow . the good and gentle wife and mother was one day taken ill .
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took her part in the housekeeping .
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how did the daughter help her mother ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6295
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how did the daughter help her mother ?
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local
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action
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explicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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time passed away in the peaceful home , and the parents saw their fondest hopes realized as their daughter grew from childhood into a beautiful girl of sixteen . as a gem of priceless value is held in its proud owner 's hand , so had they reared her with unceasing love and care . now their pains were more than doubly rewarded . what a comfort she was to her mother as she went about the house taking her part in the housekeeping , and how proud her father was of her , for she daily reminded him of her mother when he had first married her . but , alas ! in this world nothing lasts forever . even the moon is not always perfect in shape , but loses its roundness with time , and flowers bloom and then fade . so at last the happiness of this family was broken up by a great sorrow . the good and gentle wife and mother was one day taken ill .
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the wife was one day taken ill .
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what sorrow broke up the happiness of the family ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6296
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what sorrow broke up the happiness of the family ?
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local
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action
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explicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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in the first days of her illness the father and daughter thought that it was only a cold , and were not particularly anxious . but the days went by and still the mother did not get better . she only grew worse , and the doctor was puzzled , for in spite of all he did the poor woman grew weaker day by day . the father and daughter were stricken with grief , and day or night the girl never left her mother 's side . but in spite of all their efforts the woman 's life was not to be saved . one day as the girl sat near her mother 's bed , trying to hide with a cheery smile the gnawing trouble at her heart , the mother roused herself and taking her daughter 's hand , gazed earnestly and lovingly into her eyes . her breath was labored and she spoke with difficulty : " my daughter . i am sure that nothing can save me now . when i am dead , promise me to take care of your dear father and to try to be a good and dutiful woman . " " oh , mother , " said the girl as the tears rushed to her eyes , " you must not say such things . all you have to do is to make haste and get well - that will bring the greatest happiness to father and myself . " " yes , i know , and it is a comfort to me in my last days to know how greatly you long for me to get better , but it is not to be . do not look so sorrowful , for it was so ordained in my previous state of existence that i should die in this life just at this time . knowing this , i am quite resigned to my fate . and now i have something to give you whereby to remember me when i am gone . "
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thought that it was only a cold .
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why were the father and daughter not particularly anxious at first ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6297
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why were the father and daughter not particularly anxious at first ?
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local
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causal relationship
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explicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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in the first days of her illness the father and daughter thought that it was only a cold , and were not particularly anxious . but the days went by and still the mother did not get better . she only grew worse , and the doctor was puzzled , for in spite of all he did the poor woman grew weaker day by day . the father and daughter were stricken with grief , and day or night the girl never left her mother 's side . but in spite of all their efforts the woman 's life was not to be saved . one day as the girl sat near her mother 's bed , trying to hide with a cheery smile the gnawing trouble at her heart , the mother roused herself and taking her daughter 's hand , gazed earnestly and lovingly into her eyes . her breath was labored and she spoke with difficulty : " my daughter . i am sure that nothing can save me now . when i am dead , promise me to take care of your dear father and to try to be a good and dutiful woman . " " oh , mother , " said the girl as the tears rushed to her eyes , " you must not say such things . all you have to do is to make haste and get well - that will bring the greatest happiness to father and myself . " " yes , i know , and it is a comfort to me in my last days to know how greatly you long for me to get better , but it is not to be . do not look so sorrowful , for it was so ordained in my previous state of existence that i should die in this life just at this time . knowing this , i am quite resigned to my fate . and now i have something to give you whereby to remember me when i am gone . "
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the girl never left her mother 's side .
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what happened because the wife got sick ?
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GEM-FairytaleQA-train-6298
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what happened because the wife got sick ?
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local
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outcome resolution
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explicit
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mirror-of-matsuyama
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the wife took the box , and opening it carefully took out a metal disk with a handle attached . one side was bright and shining like a crystal , and the other was covered with raised figures of pine - trees and storks , which had been carved out of its smooth surface in lifelike reality . never had she seen such a thing in her life , for she had been born and bred in the rural province of echigo . she gazed into the shining disk , and looking up with surprise and wonder pictured on her face , she said : " i see somebody looking at me in this round thing ! what is it that you have given me ? " the husband laughed and said : " why , it is your own face that you see . what i have brought you is called a mirror , and whoever looks into its clear surface can see their own form reflected there . although there are none to be found in this out of the way place , yet they have been in use in the capital from the most ancient times . there the mirror is considered a very necessary requisite for a woman to possess . there is an old proverb that ' as the sword is the soul of a samurai , so is the mirror the soul of a woman , ' and according to popular tradition , a woman 's mirror is an index to her own heart - if she keeps it bright and clear , so is her heart pure and good . it is also one of the treasures that form the insignia of the emperor . so you must lay great store by your mirror , and use it carefully . " in the first days of her illness the father and daughter thought that it was only a cold , and were not particularly anxious . but the days went by and still the mother did not get better . she only grew worse , and the doctor was puzzled , for in spite of all he did the poor woman grew weaker day by day . the father and daughter were stricken with grief , and day or night the girl never left her mother 's side . but in spite of all their efforts the woman 's life was not to be saved . one day as the girl sat near her mother 's bed , trying to hide with a cheery smile the gnawing trouble at her heart , the mother roused herself and taking her daughter 's hand , gazed earnestly and lovingly into her eyes . her breath was labored and she spoke with difficulty : " my daughter . i am sure that nothing can save me now . when i am dead , promise me to take care of your dear father and to try to be a good and dutiful woman . " " oh , mother , " said the girl as the tears rushed to her eyes , " you must not say such things . all you have to do is to make haste and get well - that will bring the greatest happiness to father and myself . " " yes , i know , and it is a comfort to me in my last days to know how greatly you long for me to get better , but it is not to be . do not look so sorrowful , for it was so ordained in my previous state of existence that i should die in this life just at this time . knowing this , i am quite resigned to my fate . and now i have something to give you whereby to remember me when i am gone . "
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what will the wife give the daughter ?
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what will the wife give the daughter ?
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