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fairy-gifts
it generally happens that people 's surroundings reflect more or less accurately their minds and dispositions . perhaps that is why the flower fairy lived in a lovely palace , with the most delightful garden you can imagine . it was full of flowers , and trees , and fountains , and fish - ponds , and everything nice . for the fairy herself was so kind and charming that everybody loved her . all the young princes and princesses who formed her court , were as happy as the day was long , simply because they were near her . they came to her when they were quite tiny , and never left her until they were grown up and had to go away into the great world . when that time came she gave to each whatever gift he asked of her . but it is chiefly of the princess sylvia that you are going to hear now . the fairy loved her with all her heart , for she was at once original and gentle . she had nearly reached the age at which the gifts were generally bestowed . however , the fairy had a great wish to know how the other princesses who had grown up and left her , were prospering . before the time came for sylvia to go herself , she resolved to send her to some of them . so one day her chariot , drawn by butterflies , was made ready , and the fairy said : ' sylvia , i am going to send you to the court of iris . she will receive you with pleasure for my sake as well as for your own . in two months you may come back to me again , and i shall expect you to tell me what you think of her . ' sylvia was very unwilling to go away , but as the fairy wished it she said nothing . only when the two months were over she stepped joyfully into the butterfly chariot . she could not get back quickly enough to the flower - fairy , who , for her part , was equally delighted to see her again .
the fairy herself was so kind and charming .
why did everybody love the flower fairy ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7100
why did everybody love the flower fairy ?
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local
causal relationship
explicit
fairy-gifts
it generally happens that people 's surroundings reflect more or less accurately their minds and dispositions . perhaps that is why the flower fairy lived in a lovely palace , with the most delightful garden you can imagine . it was full of flowers , and trees , and fountains , and fish - ponds , and everything nice . for the fairy herself was so kind and charming that everybody loved her . all the young princes and princesses who formed her court , were as happy as the day was long , simply because they were near her . they came to her when they were quite tiny , and never left her until they were grown up and had to go away into the great world . when that time came she gave to each whatever gift he asked of her . but it is chiefly of the princess sylvia that you are going to hear now . the fairy loved her with all her heart , for she was at once original and gentle . she had nearly reached the age at which the gifts were generally bestowed . however , the fairy had a great wish to know how the other princesses who had grown up and left her , were prospering . before the time came for sylvia to go herself , she resolved to send her to some of them . so one day her chariot , drawn by butterflies , was made ready , and the fairy said : ' sylvia , i am going to send you to the court of iris . she will receive you with pleasure for my sake as well as for your own . in two months you may come back to me again , and i shall expect you to tell me what you think of her . ' sylvia was very unwilling to go away , but as the fairy wished it she said nothing . only when the two months were over she stepped joyfully into the butterfly chariot . she could not get back quickly enough to the flower - fairy , who , for her part , was equally delighted to see her again .
happy .
how did the young princes feel being in the flower fairy's court ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7101
how did the young princes feel being in the flower fairy's court ?
[]
local
feeling
explicit
fairy-gifts
it generally happens that people 's surroundings reflect more or less accurately their minds and dispositions . perhaps that is why the flower fairy lived in a lovely palace , with the most delightful garden you can imagine . it was full of flowers , and trees , and fountains , and fish - ponds , and everything nice . for the fairy herself was so kind and charming that everybody loved her . all the young princes and princesses who formed her court , were as happy as the day was long , simply because they were near her . they came to her when they were quite tiny , and never left her until they were grown up and had to go away into the great world . when that time came she gave to each whatever gift he asked of her . but it is chiefly of the princess sylvia that you are going to hear now . the fairy loved her with all her heart , for she was at once original and gentle . she had nearly reached the age at which the gifts were generally bestowed . however , the fairy had a great wish to know how the other princesses who had grown up and left her , were prospering . before the time came for sylvia to go herself , she resolved to send her to some of them . so one day her chariot , drawn by butterflies , was made ready , and the fairy said : ' sylvia , i am going to send you to the court of iris . she will receive you with pleasure for my sake as well as for your own . in two months you may come back to me again , and i shall expect you to tell me what you think of her . ' sylvia was very unwilling to go away , but as the fairy wished it she said nothing . only when the two months were over she stepped joyfully into the butterfly chariot . she could not get back quickly enough to the flower - fairy , who , for her part , was equally delighted to see her again .
they were near her .
why were the young princes as happy as the day was long ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7102
why were the young princes as happy as the day was long ?
[]
local
causal relationship
explicit
fairy-gifts
it generally happens that people 's surroundings reflect more or less accurately their minds and dispositions . perhaps that is why the flower fairy lived in a lovely palace , with the most delightful garden you can imagine . it was full of flowers , and trees , and fountains , and fish - ponds , and everything nice . for the fairy herself was so kind and charming that everybody loved her . all the young princes and princesses who formed her court , were as happy as the day was long , simply because they were near her . they came to her when they were quite tiny , and never left her until they were grown up and had to go away into the great world . when that time came she gave to each whatever gift he asked of her . but it is chiefly of the princess sylvia that you are going to hear now . the fairy loved her with all her heart , for she was at once original and gentle . she had nearly reached the age at which the gifts were generally bestowed . however , the fairy had a great wish to know how the other princesses who had grown up and left her , were prospering . before the time came for sylvia to go herself , she resolved to send her to some of them . so one day her chariot , drawn by butterflies , was made ready , and the fairy said : ' sylvia , i am going to send you to the court of iris . she will receive you with pleasure for my sake as well as for your own . in two months you may come back to me again , and i shall expect you to tell me what you think of her . ' sylvia was very unwilling to go away , but as the fairy wished it she said nothing . only when the two months were over she stepped joyfully into the butterfly chariot . she could not get back quickly enough to the flower - fairy , who , for her part , was equally delighted to see her again .
whatever gift he asked of her .
what did the fairy give the prince when the time came ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7103
what did the fairy give the prince when the time came ?
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local
action
explicit
fairy-gifts
it generally happens that people 's surroundings reflect more or less accurately their minds and dispositions . perhaps that is why the flower fairy lived in a lovely palace , with the most delightful garden you can imagine . it was full of flowers , and trees , and fountains , and fish - ponds , and everything nice . for the fairy herself was so kind and charming that everybody loved her . all the young princes and princesses who formed her court , were as happy as the day was long , simply because they were near her . they came to her when they were quite tiny , and never left her until they were grown up and had to go away into the great world . when that time came she gave to each whatever gift he asked of her . but it is chiefly of the princess sylvia that you are going to hear now . the fairy loved her with all her heart , for she was at once original and gentle . she had nearly reached the age at which the gifts were generally bestowed . however , the fairy had a great wish to know how the other princesses who had grown up and left her , were prospering . before the time came for sylvia to go herself , she resolved to send her to some of them . so one day her chariot , drawn by butterflies , was made ready , and the fairy said : ' sylvia , i am going to send you to the court of iris . she will receive you with pleasure for my sake as well as for your own . in two months you may come back to me again , and i shall expect you to tell me what you think of her . ' sylvia was very unwilling to go away , but as the fairy wished it she said nothing . only when the two months were over she stepped joyfully into the butterfly chariot . she could not get back quickly enough to the flower - fairy , who , for her part , was equally delighted to see her again .
princess sylvia .
who did the fairy love with all of her heart ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7104
who did the fairy love with all of her heart ?
[]
local
character
explicit
fairy-gifts
it generally happens that people 's surroundings reflect more or less accurately their minds and dispositions . perhaps that is why the flower fairy lived in a lovely palace , with the most delightful garden you can imagine . it was full of flowers , and trees , and fountains , and fish - ponds , and everything nice . for the fairy herself was so kind and charming that everybody loved her . all the young princes and princesses who formed her court , were as happy as the day was long , simply because they were near her . they came to her when they were quite tiny , and never left her until they were grown up and had to go away into the great world . when that time came she gave to each whatever gift he asked of her . but it is chiefly of the princess sylvia that you are going to hear now . the fairy loved her with all her heart , for she was at once original and gentle . she had nearly reached the age at which the gifts were generally bestowed . however , the fairy had a great wish to know how the other princesses who had grown up and left her , were prospering . before the time came for sylvia to go herself , she resolved to send her to some of them . so one day her chariot , drawn by butterflies , was made ready , and the fairy said : ' sylvia , i am going to send you to the court of iris . she will receive you with pleasure for my sake as well as for your own . in two months you may come back to me again , and i shall expect you to tell me what you think of her . ' sylvia was very unwilling to go away , but as the fairy wished it she said nothing . only when the two months were over she stepped joyfully into the butterfly chariot . she could not get back quickly enough to the flower - fairy , who , for her part , was equally delighted to see her again .
princess sylvia was at once original and gentle .
why did the fairy love princess sylvia ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7105
why did the fairy love princess sylvia ?
[]
local
causal relationship
explicit
fairy-gifts
it generally happens that people 's surroundings reflect more or less accurately their minds and dispositions . perhaps that is why the flower fairy lived in a lovely palace , with the most delightful garden you can imagine . it was full of flowers , and trees , and fountains , and fish - ponds , and everything nice . for the fairy herself was so kind and charming that everybody loved her . all the young princes and princesses who formed her court , were as happy as the day was long , simply because they were near her . they came to her when they were quite tiny , and never left her until they were grown up and had to go away into the great world . when that time came she gave to each whatever gift he asked of her . but it is chiefly of the princess sylvia that you are going to hear now . the fairy loved her with all her heart , for she was at once original and gentle . she had nearly reached the age at which the gifts were generally bestowed . however , the fairy had a great wish to know how the other princesses who had grown up and left her , were prospering . before the time came for sylvia to go herself , she resolved to send her to some of them . so one day her chariot , drawn by butterflies , was made ready , and the fairy said : ' sylvia , i am going to send you to the court of iris . she will receive you with pleasure for my sake as well as for your own . in two months you may come back to me again , and i shall expect you to tell me what you think of her . ' sylvia was very unwilling to go away , but as the fairy wished it she said nothing . only when the two months were over she stepped joyfully into the butterfly chariot . she could not get back quickly enough to the flower - fairy , who , for her part , was equally delighted to see her again .
how the other princesses who had grown up and left her , were prospering .
what did the fairy wish to know ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7106
what did the fairy wish to know ?
[]
local
action
explicit
fairy-gifts
it generally happens that people 's surroundings reflect more or less accurately their minds and dispositions . perhaps that is why the flower fairy lived in a lovely palace , with the most delightful garden you can imagine . it was full of flowers , and trees , and fountains , and fish - ponds , and everything nice . for the fairy herself was so kind and charming that everybody loved her . all the young princes and princesses who formed her court , were as happy as the day was long , simply because they were near her . they came to her when they were quite tiny , and never left her until they were grown up and had to go away into the great world . when that time came she gave to each whatever gift he asked of her . but it is chiefly of the princess sylvia that you are going to hear now . the fairy loved her with all her heart , for she was at once original and gentle . she had nearly reached the age at which the gifts were generally bestowed . however , the fairy had a great wish to know how the other princesses who had grown up and left her , were prospering . before the time came for sylvia to go herself , she resolved to send her to some of them . so one day her chariot , drawn by butterflies , was made ready , and the fairy said : ' sylvia , i am going to send you to the court of iris . she will receive you with pleasure for my sake as well as for your own . in two months you may come back to me again , and i shall expect you to tell me what you think of her . ' sylvia was very unwilling to go away , but as the fairy wished it she said nothing . only when the two months were over she stepped joyfully into the butterfly chariot . she could not get back quickly enough to the flower - fairy , who , for her part , was equally delighted to see her again .
butterflies .
what was the chariot drawn by ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7107
what was the chariot drawn by ?
[]
local
action
explicit
fairy-gifts
it generally happens that people 's surroundings reflect more or less accurately their minds and dispositions . perhaps that is why the flower fairy lived in a lovely palace , with the most delightful garden you can imagine . it was full of flowers , and trees , and fountains , and fish - ponds , and everything nice . for the fairy herself was so kind and charming that everybody loved her . all the young princes and princesses who formed her court , were as happy as the day was long , simply because they were near her . they came to her when they were quite tiny , and never left her until they were grown up and had to go away into the great world . when that time came she gave to each whatever gift he asked of her . but it is chiefly of the princess sylvia that you are going to hear now . the fairy loved her with all her heart , for she was at once original and gentle . she had nearly reached the age at which the gifts were generally bestowed . however , the fairy had a great wish to know how the other princesses who had grown up and left her , were prospering . before the time came for sylvia to go herself , she resolved to send her to some of them . so one day her chariot , drawn by butterflies , was made ready , and the fairy said : ' sylvia , i am going to send you to the court of iris . she will receive you with pleasure for my sake as well as for your own . in two months you may come back to me again , and i shall expect you to tell me what you think of her . ' sylvia was very unwilling to go away , but as the fairy wished it she said nothing . only when the two months were over she stepped joyfully into the butterfly chariot . she could not get back quickly enough to the flower - fairy , who , for her part , was equally delighted to see her again .
the court of iris .
where did the fairy send sylvia ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7108
where did the fairy send sylvia ?
[]
local
setting
explicit
fairy-gifts
it generally happens that people 's surroundings reflect more or less accurately their minds and dispositions . perhaps that is why the flower fairy lived in a lovely palace , with the most delightful garden you can imagine . it was full of flowers , and trees , and fountains , and fish - ponds , and everything nice . for the fairy herself was so kind and charming that everybody loved her . all the young princes and princesses who formed her court , were as happy as the day was long , simply because they were near her . they came to her when they were quite tiny , and never left her until they were grown up and had to go away into the great world . when that time came she gave to each whatever gift he asked of her . but it is chiefly of the princess sylvia that you are going to hear now . the fairy loved her with all her heart , for she was at once original and gentle . she had nearly reached the age at which the gifts were generally bestowed . however , the fairy had a great wish to know how the other princesses who had grown up and left her , were prospering . before the time came for sylvia to go herself , she resolved to send her to some of them . so one day her chariot , drawn by butterflies , was made ready , and the fairy said : ' sylvia , i am going to send you to the court of iris . she will receive you with pleasure for my sake as well as for your own . in two months you may come back to me again , and i shall expect you to tell me what you think of her . ' sylvia was very unwilling to go away , but as the fairy wished it she said nothing . only when the two months were over she stepped joyfully into the butterfly chariot . she could not get back quickly enough to the flower - fairy , who , for her part , was equally delighted to see her again .
tell the fairy what sylvia thought of iris .
what will the fairy expect from sylvia in two months ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7109
what will the fairy expect from sylvia in two months ?
[]
local
action
explicit
fairy-gifts
it generally happens that people 's surroundings reflect more or less accurately their minds and dispositions . perhaps that is why the flower fairy lived in a lovely palace , with the most delightful garden you can imagine . it was full of flowers , and trees , and fountains , and fish - ponds , and everything nice . for the fairy herself was so kind and charming that everybody loved her . all the young princes and princesses who formed her court , were as happy as the day was long , simply because they were near her . they came to her when they were quite tiny , and never left her until they were grown up and had to go away into the great world . when that time came she gave to each whatever gift he asked of her . but it is chiefly of the princess sylvia that you are going to hear now . the fairy loved her with all her heart , for she was at once original and gentle . she had nearly reached the age at which the gifts were generally bestowed . however , the fairy had a great wish to know how the other princesses who had grown up and left her , were prospering . before the time came for sylvia to go herself , she resolved to send her to some of them . so one day her chariot , drawn by butterflies , was made ready , and the fairy said : ' sylvia , i am going to send you to the court of iris . she will receive you with pleasure for my sake as well as for your own . in two months you may come back to me again , and i shall expect you to tell me what you think of her . ' sylvia was very unwilling to go away , but as the fairy wished it she said nothing . only when the two months were over she stepped joyfully into the butterfly chariot . she could not get back quickly enough to the flower - fairy , who , for her part , was equally delighted to see her again .
delighted .
how did the flower fairy feel seeing sylvia again ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7110
how did the flower fairy feel seeing sylvia again ?
[]
local
feeling
explicit
fairy-gifts
' now , child , ' said she , ' tell me what impression you have received . ' ' you sent me , madam , ' answered sylvia , ' to the court of iris , on whom you had bestowed the gift of beauty . she never tells anyone , however , that it was your gift , though she often speaks of your kindness in general . it seemed to me that her loveliness , which fairly dazzled me at first , had absolutely deprived her of the use of any of her other gifts or graces . in allowing herself to be seen , she appeared to think that she was doing all that could possibly be required of her . but , unfortunately , while i was still with her she became seriously ill . though she presently recovered , her beauty is entirely gone , so that she hates the very sight of herself , and is in despair . she entreated me to tell you what had happened , and to beg you , in pity , to give her beauty back to her . and , indeed , she does need it terribly , for all the things in her that were tolerable , and even agreeable , when she was so pretty , seem quite different now she is ugly . it is so long since she thought of using her mind or her natural cleverness , that i really do n't think she has any left now . she is quite aware of all this herself , so you may imagine how unhappy she is , and how earnestly she begs for your aid . '
iris .
who received the gift of beauty ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7111
who received the gift of beauty ?
[]
local
character
explicit
fairy-gifts
' now , child , ' said she , ' tell me what impression you have received . ' ' you sent me , madam , ' answered sylvia , ' to the court of iris , on whom you had bestowed the gift of beauty . she never tells anyone , however , that it was your gift , though she often speaks of your kindness in general . it seemed to me that her loveliness , which fairly dazzled me at first , had absolutely deprived her of the use of any of her other gifts or graces . in allowing herself to be seen , she appeared to think that she was doing all that could possibly be required of her . but , unfortunately , while i was still with her she became seriously ill . though she presently recovered , her beauty is entirely gone , so that she hates the very sight of herself , and is in despair . she entreated me to tell you what had happened , and to beg you , in pity , to give her beauty back to her . and , indeed , she does need it terribly , for all the things in her that were tolerable , and even agreeable , when she was so pretty , seem quite different now she is ugly . it is so long since she thought of using her mind or her natural cleverness , that i really do n't think she has any left now . she is quite aware of all this herself , so you may imagine how unhappy she is , and how earnestly she begs for your aid . '
iris became seriously ill .
what happened while sylvia was with iris ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7112
what happened while sylvia was with iris ?
[]
local
outcome resolution
explicit
fairy-gifts
' now , child , ' said she , ' tell me what impression you have received . ' ' you sent me , madam , ' answered sylvia , ' to the court of iris , on whom you had bestowed the gift of beauty . she never tells anyone , however , that it was your gift , though she often speaks of your kindness in general . it seemed to me that her loveliness , which fairly dazzled me at first , had absolutely deprived her of the use of any of her other gifts or graces . in allowing herself to be seen , she appeared to think that she was doing all that could possibly be required of her . but , unfortunately , while i was still with her she became seriously ill . though she presently recovered , her beauty is entirely gone , so that she hates the very sight of herself , and is in despair . she entreated me to tell you what had happened , and to beg you , in pity , to give her beauty back to her . and , indeed , she does need it terribly , for all the things in her that were tolerable , and even agreeable , when she was so pretty , seem quite different now she is ugly . it is so long since she thought of using her mind or her natural cleverness , that i really do n't think she has any left now . she is quite aware of all this herself , so you may imagine how unhappy she is , and how earnestly she begs for your aid . '
her beauty was entirely gone .
what happened after iris became seriously ill ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7113
what happened after iris became seriously ill ?
[]
local
outcome resolution
explicit
fairy-gifts
' now , child , ' said she , ' tell me what impression you have received . ' ' you sent me , madam , ' answered sylvia , ' to the court of iris , on whom you had bestowed the gift of beauty . she never tells anyone , however , that it was your gift , though she often speaks of your kindness in general . it seemed to me that her loveliness , which fairly dazzled me at first , had absolutely deprived her of the use of any of her other gifts or graces . in allowing herself to be seen , she appeared to think that she was doing all that could possibly be required of her . but , unfortunately , while i was still with her she became seriously ill . though she presently recovered , her beauty is entirely gone , so that she hates the very sight of herself , and is in despair . she entreated me to tell you what had happened , and to beg you , in pity , to give her beauty back to her . and , indeed , she does need it terribly , for all the things in her that were tolerable , and even agreeable , when she was so pretty , seem quite different now she is ugly . it is so long since she thought of using her mind or her natural cleverness , that i really do n't think she has any left now . she is quite aware of all this herself , so you may imagine how unhappy she is , and how earnestly she begs for your aid . '
give her beauty back to her .
what did iris beg from the fairy ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7114
what did iris beg from the fairy ?
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action
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fairy-gifts
' now , child , ' said she , ' tell me what impression you have received . ' ' you sent me , madam , ' answered sylvia , ' to the court of iris , on whom you had bestowed the gift of beauty . she never tells anyone , however , that it was your gift , though she often speaks of your kindness in general . it seemed to me that her loveliness , which fairly dazzled me at first , had absolutely deprived her of the use of any of her other gifts or graces . in allowing herself to be seen , she appeared to think that she was doing all that could possibly be required of her . but , unfortunately , while i was still with her she became seriously ill . though she presently recovered , her beauty is entirely gone , so that she hates the very sight of herself , and is in despair . she entreated me to tell you what had happened , and to beg you , in pity , to give her beauty back to her . and , indeed , she does need it terribly , for all the things in her that were tolerable , and even agreeable , when she was so pretty , seem quite different now she is ugly . it is so long since she thought of using her mind or her natural cleverness , that i really do n't think she has any left now . she is quite aware of all this herself , so you may imagine how unhappy she is , and how earnestly she begs for your aid . '
unhappy .
how did iris feel losing her beauty ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7115
how did iris feel losing her beauty ?
[]
local
feeling
explicit
fairy-gifts
it generally happens that people 's surroundings reflect more or less accurately their minds and dispositions . perhaps that is why the flower fairy lived in a lovely palace , with the most delightful garden you can imagine . it was full of flowers , and trees , and fountains , and fish - ponds , and everything nice . for the fairy herself was so kind and charming that everybody loved her . all the young princes and princesses who formed her court , were as happy as the day was long , simply because they were near her . they came to her when they were quite tiny , and never left her until they were grown up and had to go away into the great world . when that time came she gave to each whatever gift he asked of her . but it is chiefly of the princess sylvia that you are going to hear now . the fairy loved her with all her heart , for she was at once original and gentle . she had nearly reached the age at which the gifts were generally bestowed . however , the fairy had a great wish to know how the other princesses who had grown up and left her , were prospering . before the time came for sylvia to go herself , she resolved to send her to some of them . so one day her chariot , drawn by butterflies , was made ready , and the fairy said : ' sylvia , i am going to send you to the court of iris . she will receive you with pleasure for my sake as well as for your own . in two months you may come back to me again , and i shall expect you to tell me what you think of her . ' sylvia was very unwilling to go away , but as the fairy wished it she said nothing . only when the two months were over she stepped joyfully into the butterfly chariot . she could not get back quickly enough to the flower - fairy , who , for her part , was equally delighted to see her again . ' now , child , ' said she , ' tell me what impression you have received . ' ' you sent me , madam , ' answered sylvia , ' to the court of iris , on whom you had bestowed the gift of beauty . she never tells anyone , however , that it was your gift , though she often speaks of your kindness in general . it seemed to me that her loveliness , which fairly dazzled me at first , had absolutely deprived her of the use of any of her other gifts or graces . in allowing herself to be seen , she appeared to think that she was doing all that could possibly be required of her . but , unfortunately , while i was still with her she became seriously ill . though she presently recovered , her beauty is entirely gone , so that she hates the very sight of herself , and is in despair . she entreated me to tell you what had happened , and to beg you , in pity , to give her beauty back to her . and , indeed , she does need it terribly , for all the things in her that were tolerable , and even agreeable , when she was so pretty , seem quite different now she is ugly . it is so long since she thought of using her mind or her natural cleverness , that i really do n't think she has any left now . she is quite aware of all this herself , so you may imagine how unhappy she is , and how earnestly she begs for your aid . '
it generally happened that people 's surroundings reflected more or less accurately their minds and dispositions .
why did all of the things in iris become different when iris lost her beauty ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7116
why did all of the things in iris become different when iris lost her beauty ?
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summary
causal relationship
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fairy-gifts
' you have told me what i wanted to know , ' cried the fairy , ' but alas ! i can not help her . my gifts can be given but once . ' some time passed in all the usual delights of the flower - fairy 's palace , and then she sent for sylvia again . she told her she was to stay for a little while with the princess daphne . accordingly the butterflies whisked her off , and set her down in quite a strange kingdom . she had only been there a very little time before a wandering butterfly brought a message from her to the fairy , begging that she might be sent for as soon as possible . before very long she was allowed to return . ' ah ! madam , ' cried she , ' what a place you sent me to that time ! ' ' why , what was the matter ? ' asked the fairy . ' daphne was one of the princesses who asked for the gift of eloquence , if i remember rightly . ' ' and very ill the gift of eloquence becomes a woman , ' replied sylvia , with an air of conviction . ' it is true that she speaks well , and her expressions are well chosen . but then she never leaves off talking , and though at first one may be amused , one ends by being wearied to death . above all things she loves any assembly for settling the affairs of her kingdom . on those occasions she can talk and talk without fear of interruption . even then , the moment it is over she is ready to begin again about anything or nothing , as the case may be . oh ! how glad i was to come away i can not tell you . '
her gifts could be given but once .
why couldn't the fairy help iris ?
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why couldn't the fairy help iris ?
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' you have told me what i wanted to know , ' cried the fairy , ' but alas ! i can not help her . my gifts can be given but once . ' some time passed in all the usual delights of the flower - fairy 's palace , and then she sent for sylvia again . she told her she was to stay for a little while with the princess daphne . accordingly the butterflies whisked her off , and set her down in quite a strange kingdom . she had only been there a very little time before a wandering butterfly brought a message from her to the fairy , begging that she might be sent for as soon as possible . before very long she was allowed to return . ' ah ! madam , ' cried she , ' what a place you sent me to that time ! ' ' why , what was the matter ? ' asked the fairy . ' daphne was one of the princesses who asked for the gift of eloquence , if i remember rightly . ' ' and very ill the gift of eloquence becomes a woman , ' replied sylvia , with an air of conviction . ' it is true that she speaks well , and her expressions are well chosen . but then she never leaves off talking , and though at first one may be amused , one ends by being wearied to death . above all things she loves any assembly for settling the affairs of her kingdom . on those occasions she can talk and talk without fear of interruption . even then , the moment it is over she is ready to begin again about anything or nothing , as the case may be . oh ! how glad i was to come away i can not tell you . '
princess daphne .
who did sylvia have to stay with for a short while ?
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who did sylvia have to stay with for a short while ?
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fairy-gifts
' you have told me what i wanted to know , ' cried the fairy , ' but alas ! i can not help her . my gifts can be given but once . ' some time passed in all the usual delights of the flower - fairy 's palace , and then she sent for sylvia again . she told her she was to stay for a little while with the princess daphne . accordingly the butterflies whisked her off , and set her down in quite a strange kingdom . she had only been there a very little time before a wandering butterfly brought a message from her to the fairy , begging that she might be sent for as soon as possible . before very long she was allowed to return . ' ah ! madam , ' cried she , ' what a place you sent me to that time ! ' ' why , what was the matter ? ' asked the fairy . ' daphne was one of the princesses who asked for the gift of eloquence , if i remember rightly . ' ' and very ill the gift of eloquence becomes a woman , ' replied sylvia , with an air of conviction . ' it is true that she speaks well , and her expressions are well chosen . but then she never leaves off talking , and though at first one may be amused , one ends by being wearied to death . above all things she loves any assembly for settling the affairs of her kingdom . on those occasions she can talk and talk without fear of interruption . even then , the moment it is over she is ready to begin again about anything or nothing , as the case may be . oh ! how glad i was to come away i can not tell you . '
sylvia was allowed to return .
what happened after sylvia sent a message to the fairy begging to be sent for ?
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what happened after sylvia sent a message to the fairy begging to be sent for ?
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' you have told me what i wanted to know , ' cried the fairy , ' but alas ! i can not help her . my gifts can be given but once . ' some time passed in all the usual delights of the flower - fairy 's palace , and then she sent for sylvia again . she told her she was to stay for a little while with the princess daphne . accordingly the butterflies whisked her off , and set her down in quite a strange kingdom . she had only been there a very little time before a wandering butterfly brought a message from her to the fairy , begging that she might be sent for as soon as possible . before very long she was allowed to return . ' ah ! madam , ' cried she , ' what a place you sent me to that time ! ' ' why , what was the matter ? ' asked the fairy . ' daphne was one of the princesses who asked for the gift of eloquence , if i remember rightly . ' ' and very ill the gift of eloquence becomes a woman , ' replied sylvia , with an air of conviction . ' it is true that she speaks well , and her expressions are well chosen . but then she never leaves off talking , and though at first one may be amused , one ends by being wearied to death . above all things she loves any assembly for settling the affairs of her kingdom . on those occasions she can talk and talk without fear of interruption . even then , the moment it is over she is ready to begin again about anything or nothing , as the case may be . oh ! how glad i was to come away i can not tell you . '
the gift of eloquence .
what did princess daphne ask for her gift ?
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what did princess daphne ask for her gift ?
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' you have told me what i wanted to know , ' cried the fairy , ' but alas ! i can not help her . my gifts can be given but once . ' some time passed in all the usual delights of the flower - fairy 's palace , and then she sent for sylvia again . she told her she was to stay for a little while with the princess daphne . accordingly the butterflies whisked her off , and set her down in quite a strange kingdom . she had only been there a very little time before a wandering butterfly brought a message from her to the fairy , begging that she might be sent for as soon as possible . before very long she was allowed to return . ' ah ! madam , ' cried she , ' what a place you sent me to that time ! ' ' why , what was the matter ? ' asked the fairy . ' daphne was one of the princesses who asked for the gift of eloquence , if i remember rightly . ' ' and very ill the gift of eloquence becomes a woman , ' replied sylvia , with an air of conviction . ' it is true that she speaks well , and her expressions are well chosen . but then she never leaves off talking , and though at first one may be amused , one ends by being wearied to death . above all things she loves any assembly for settling the affairs of her kingdom . on those occasions she can talk and talk without fear of interruption . even then , the moment it is over she is ready to begin again about anything or nothing , as the case may be . oh ! how glad i was to come away i can not tell you . '
glad .
how did sylvia feel to return to the fairy after visiting princess daphne ?
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how did sylvia feel to return to the fairy after visiting princess daphne ?
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feeling
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fairy-gifts
the fairy smiled at sylvia 's unfeigned disgust at her late experience . after allowing her a little time to recover she sent her to the court of the princess cynthia , where she left her for three months . at the end of that time sylvia came back to her with all the joy and contentment that one feels at being once more beside a dear friend . the fairy , as usual , was anxious to hear what she thought of cynthia , who had always been amiable , and to whom she had given the gift of pleasing . ' i thought at first , ' said sylvia , ' that she must be the happiest princess in the world . she had a thousand lovers who vied with one another in their efforts to please and gratify her . indeed , i had nearly decided that i would ask a similar gift . ' ' have you altered your mind , then ? ' interrupted the fairy . ' yes , indeed , madam , ' replied sylvia . ' and i will tell you why . the longer i stayed the more i saw that cynthia was not really happy . in her desire to please everyone she ceased to be sincere , and degenerated into a mere coquette . even her lovers felt that the charms and fascinations which were exercised upon all who approached her without distinction were valueless , so that in the end they ceased to care for them , and went away disdainfully . ' ' i am pleased with you , child , ' said the fairy ; ' enjoy yourself here for awhile and presently you shall go to phyllida . '
princess cynthia .
who did sylvia stay with for three months ?
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who did sylvia stay with for three months ?
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the fairy smiled at sylvia 's unfeigned disgust at her late experience . after allowing her a little time to recover she sent her to the court of the princess cynthia , where she left her for three months . at the end of that time sylvia came back to her with all the joy and contentment that one feels at being once more beside a dear friend . the fairy , as usual , was anxious to hear what she thought of cynthia , who had always been amiable , and to whom she had given the gift of pleasing . ' i thought at first , ' said sylvia , ' that she must be the happiest princess in the world . she had a thousand lovers who vied with one another in their efforts to please and gratify her . indeed , i had nearly decided that i would ask a similar gift . ' ' have you altered your mind , then ? ' interrupted the fairy . ' yes , indeed , madam , ' replied sylvia . ' and i will tell you why . the longer i stayed the more i saw that cynthia was not really happy . in her desire to please everyone she ceased to be sincere , and degenerated into a mere coquette . even her lovers felt that the charms and fascinations which were exercised upon all who approached her without distinction were valueless , so that in the end they ceased to care for them , and went away disdainfully . ' ' i am pleased with you , child , ' said the fairy ; ' enjoy yourself here for awhile and presently you shall go to phyllida . '
joy .
how did sylvia feel returning from princess cynthia's court ?
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how did sylvia feel returning from princess cynthia's court ?
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feeling
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fairy-gifts
the fairy smiled at sylvia 's unfeigned disgust at her late experience . after allowing her a little time to recover she sent her to the court of the princess cynthia , where she left her for three months . at the end of that time sylvia came back to her with all the joy and contentment that one feels at being once more beside a dear friend . the fairy , as usual , was anxious to hear what she thought of cynthia , who had always been amiable , and to whom she had given the gift of pleasing . ' i thought at first , ' said sylvia , ' that she must be the happiest princess in the world . she had a thousand lovers who vied with one another in their efforts to please and gratify her . indeed , i had nearly decided that i would ask a similar gift . ' ' have you altered your mind , then ? ' interrupted the fairy . ' yes , indeed , madam , ' replied sylvia . ' and i will tell you why . the longer i stayed the more i saw that cynthia was not really happy . in her desire to please everyone she ceased to be sincere , and degenerated into a mere coquette . even her lovers felt that the charms and fascinations which were exercised upon all who approached her without distinction were valueless , so that in the end they ceased to care for them , and went away disdainfully . ' ' i am pleased with you , child , ' said the fairy ; ' enjoy yourself here for awhile and presently you shall go to phyllida . '
princess cynthia had a thousand lovers who vied with one another in their efforts to please and gratify her .
why did sylvia think princess cynthia was the happiest princess in the world ?
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why did sylvia think princess cynthia was the happiest princess in the world ?
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fairy-gifts
the fairy smiled at sylvia 's unfeigned disgust at her late experience . after allowing her a little time to recover she sent her to the court of the princess cynthia , where she left her for three months . at the end of that time sylvia came back to her with all the joy and contentment that one feels at being once more beside a dear friend . the fairy , as usual , was anxious to hear what she thought of cynthia , who had always been amiable , and to whom she had given the gift of pleasing . ' i thought at first , ' said sylvia , ' that she must be the happiest princess in the world . she had a thousand lovers who vied with one another in their efforts to please and gratify her . indeed , i had nearly decided that i would ask a similar gift . ' ' have you altered your mind , then ? ' interrupted the fairy . ' yes , indeed , madam , ' replied sylvia . ' and i will tell you why . the longer i stayed the more i saw that cynthia was not really happy . in her desire to please everyone she ceased to be sincere , and degenerated into a mere coquette . even her lovers felt that the charms and fascinations which were exercised upon all who approached her without distinction were valueless , so that in the end they ceased to care for them , and went away disdainfully . ' ' i am pleased with you , child , ' said the fairy ; ' enjoy yourself here for awhile and presently you shall go to phyllida . '
the longer she stayed the more she saw that cynthia was not really happy .
why did sylvia change her mind about her gift ?
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why did sylvia change her mind about her gift ?
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fairy-gifts
the fairy smiled at sylvia 's unfeigned disgust at her late experience . after allowing her a little time to recover she sent her to the court of the princess cynthia , where she left her for three months . at the end of that time sylvia came back to her with all the joy and contentment that one feels at being once more beside a dear friend . the fairy , as usual , was anxious to hear what she thought of cynthia , who had always been amiable , and to whom she had given the gift of pleasing . ' i thought at first , ' said sylvia , ' that she must be the happiest princess in the world . she had a thousand lovers who vied with one another in their efforts to please and gratify her . indeed , i had nearly decided that i would ask a similar gift . ' ' have you altered your mind , then ? ' interrupted the fairy . ' yes , indeed , madam , ' replied sylvia . ' and i will tell you why . the longer i stayed the more i saw that cynthia was not really happy . in her desire to please everyone she ceased to be sincere , and degenerated into a mere coquette . even her lovers felt that the charms and fascinations which were exercised upon all who approached her without distinction were valueless , so that in the end they ceased to care for them , and went away disdainfully . ' ' i am pleased with you , child , ' said the fairy ; ' enjoy yourself here for awhile and presently you shall go to phyllida . '
she ceased to be sincere , and degenerated into a mere coquette .
what happened to princess cynthia because she wanted to please everyone ?
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what happened to princess cynthia because she wanted to please everyone ?
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fairy-gifts
the fairy smiled at sylvia 's unfeigned disgust at her late experience . after allowing her a little time to recover she sent her to the court of the princess cynthia , where she left her for three months . at the end of that time sylvia came back to her with all the joy and contentment that one feels at being once more beside a dear friend . the fairy , as usual , was anxious to hear what she thought of cynthia , who had always been amiable , and to whom she had given the gift of pleasing . ' i thought at first , ' said sylvia , ' that she must be the happiest princess in the world . she had a thousand lovers who vied with one another in their efforts to please and gratify her . indeed , i had nearly decided that i would ask a similar gift . ' ' have you altered your mind , then ? ' interrupted the fairy . ' yes , indeed , madam , ' replied sylvia . ' and i will tell you why . the longer i stayed the more i saw that cynthia was not really happy . in her desire to please everyone she ceased to be sincere , and degenerated into a mere coquette . even her lovers felt that the charms and fascinations which were exercised upon all who approached her without distinction were valueless , so that in the end they ceased to care for them , and went away disdainfully . ' ' i am pleased with you , child , ' said the fairy ; ' enjoy yourself here for awhile and presently you shall go to phyllida . '
they ceased to care for them , and went away disdainfully .
what happened when the lovers realized princess cynthia's love was valueless ?
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what happened when the lovers realized princess cynthia's love was valueless ?
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fairy-gifts
the fairy smiled at sylvia 's unfeigned disgust at her late experience . after allowing her a little time to recover she sent her to the court of the princess cynthia , where she left her for three months . at the end of that time sylvia came back to her with all the joy and contentment that one feels at being once more beside a dear friend . the fairy , as usual , was anxious to hear what she thought of cynthia , who had always been amiable , and to whom she had given the gift of pleasing . ' i thought at first , ' said sylvia , ' that she must be the happiest princess in the world . she had a thousand lovers who vied with one another in their efforts to please and gratify her . indeed , i had nearly decided that i would ask a similar gift . ' ' have you altered your mind , then ? ' interrupted the fairy . ' yes , indeed , madam , ' replied sylvia . ' and i will tell you why . the longer i stayed the more i saw that cynthia was not really happy . in her desire to please everyone she ceased to be sincere , and degenerated into a mere coquette . even her lovers felt that the charms and fascinations which were exercised upon all who approached her without distinction were valueless , so that in the end they ceased to care for them , and went away disdainfully . ' ' i am pleased with you , child , ' said the fairy ; ' enjoy yourself here for awhile and presently you shall go to phyllida . '
phyllida .
where will the fairy send sylvia ?
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where will the fairy send sylvia ?
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setting
explicit
fairy-gifts
sylvia was glad to have leisure to think , for she could not make up her mind at all what she should ask for herself , and the time was drawing very near . however , before very long the fairy sent her to phyllida , and waited for her report with unabated interest . ' i reached her court safely , ' said sylvia , ' and she received me with much kindness , and immediately began to exercise upon me that brilliant wit which you had bestowed upon her . i confess that i was fascinated by it , and for a week thought that nothing could be more desirable . the time passed like magic , so great was the charm of her society . but i ended by ceasing to covet that gift more than any of the others i have seen , for , like the gift of pleasing , it can not really give satisfaction . by degrees i wearied of what had so delighted me at first , especially as i perceived more and more plainly that it is impossible to be constantly smart and amusing without being frequently ill - natured , and too apt to turn all things , even the most serious , into mere occasions for a brilliant jest . ' the fairy in her heart agreed with sylvia 's conclusions , and felt pleased with herself for having brought her up so well .
she could not make up her mind at all what she should ask for herself .
why was sylvia was glad to have leisure to think ?
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why was sylvia was glad to have leisure to think ?
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fairy-gifts
sylvia was glad to have leisure to think , for she could not make up her mind at all what she should ask for herself , and the time was drawing very near . however , before very long the fairy sent her to phyllida , and waited for her report with unabated interest . ' i reached her court safely , ' said sylvia , ' and she received me with much kindness , and immediately began to exercise upon me that brilliant wit which you had bestowed upon her . i confess that i was fascinated by it , and for a week thought that nothing could be more desirable . the time passed like magic , so great was the charm of her society . but i ended by ceasing to covet that gift more than any of the others i have seen , for , like the gift of pleasing , it can not really give satisfaction . by degrees i wearied of what had so delighted me at first , especially as i perceived more and more plainly that it is impossible to be constantly smart and amusing without being frequently ill - natured , and too apt to turn all things , even the most serious , into mere occasions for a brilliant jest . ' the fairy in her heart agreed with sylvia 's conclusions , and felt pleased with herself for having brought her up so well .
with much kindness .
how did phyllida treat sylvia ?
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how did phyllida treat sylvia ?
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fairy-gifts
sylvia was glad to have leisure to think , for she could not make up her mind at all what she should ask for herself , and the time was drawing very near . however , before very long the fairy sent her to phyllida , and waited for her report with unabated interest . ' i reached her court safely , ' said sylvia , ' and she received me with much kindness , and immediately began to exercise upon me that brilliant wit which you had bestowed upon her . i confess that i was fascinated by it , and for a week thought that nothing could be more desirable . the time passed like magic , so great was the charm of her society . but i ended by ceasing to covet that gift more than any of the others i have seen , for , like the gift of pleasing , it can not really give satisfaction . by degrees i wearied of what had so delighted me at first , especially as i perceived more and more plainly that it is impossible to be constantly smart and amusing without being frequently ill - natured , and too apt to turn all things , even the most serious , into mere occasions for a brilliant jest . ' the fairy in her heart agreed with sylvia 's conclusions , and felt pleased with herself for having brought her up so well .
like the gift of pleasing , it could not really give satisfaction .
why did sylvia end up ceasing to covet the gift of wit ?
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why did sylvia end up ceasing to covet the gift of wit ?
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sylvia was glad to have leisure to think , for she could not make up her mind at all what she should ask for herself , and the time was drawing very near . however , before very long the fairy sent her to phyllida , and waited for her report with unabated interest . ' i reached her court safely , ' said sylvia , ' and she received me with much kindness , and immediately began to exercise upon me that brilliant wit which you had bestowed upon her . i confess that i was fascinated by it , and for a week thought that nothing could be more desirable . the time passed like magic , so great was the charm of her society . but i ended by ceasing to covet that gift more than any of the others i have seen , for , like the gift of pleasing , it can not really give satisfaction . by degrees i wearied of what had so delighted me at first , especially as i perceived more and more plainly that it is impossible to be constantly smart and amusing without being frequently ill - natured , and too apt to turn all things , even the most serious , into mere occasions for a brilliant jest . ' the fairy in her heart agreed with sylvia 's conclusions , and felt pleased with herself for having brought her up so well .
pleased .
how did the fairy feel after hearing sylvia's report on phyllida ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7132
how did the fairy feel after hearing sylvia's report on phyllida ?
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feeling
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fairy-gifts
sylvia was glad to have leisure to think , for she could not make up her mind at all what she should ask for herself , and the time was drawing very near . however , before very long the fairy sent her to phyllida , and waited for her report with unabated interest . ' i reached her court safely , ' said sylvia , ' and she received me with much kindness , and immediately began to exercise upon me that brilliant wit which you had bestowed upon her . i confess that i was fascinated by it , and for a week thought that nothing could be more desirable . the time passed like magic , so great was the charm of her society . but i ended by ceasing to covet that gift more than any of the others i have seen , for , like the gift of pleasing , it can not really give satisfaction . by degrees i wearied of what had so delighted me at first , especially as i perceived more and more plainly that it is impossible to be constantly smart and amusing without being frequently ill - natured , and too apt to turn all things , even the most serious , into mere occasions for a brilliant jest . ' the fairy in her heart agreed with sylvia 's conclusions , and felt pleased with herself for having brought her up so well .
she brought sylvia up so well .
why was the fairy pleased with herself ?
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why was the fairy pleased with herself ?
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fairy-gifts
but now the time was come for sylvia to receive her gift , and all her companions were assembled . the fairy stood in the midst and in the usual manner asked what she would take with her into the great world . sylvia paused for a moment , and then answered : ' a quiet spirit . ' and the fairy granted her request . this lovely gift makes life a constant happiness to its possessor , and to all who are brought into contact with her . she has all the beauty of gentleness and contentment in her sweet face . if at times it seems less lovely through some chance grief or disquietude , the hardest thing that one ever hears said is : ' sylvia 's dear face is pale to - day . it grieves one to see her so . ' and when , on the contrary , she is gay and joyful , the sunshine of her presence rejoices all who have the happiness of being near her .
a quiet spirit .
what did sylvia wish for ?
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what did sylvia wish for ?
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fairy-gifts
but now the time was come for sylvia to receive her gift , and all her companions were assembled . the fairy stood in the midst and in the usual manner asked what she would take with her into the great world . sylvia paused for a moment , and then answered : ' a quiet spirit . ' and the fairy granted her request . this lovely gift makes life a constant happiness to its possessor , and to all who are brought into contact with her . she has all the beauty of gentleness and contentment in her sweet face . if at times it seems less lovely through some chance grief or disquietude , the hardest thing that one ever hears said is : ' sylvia 's dear face is pale to - day . it grieves one to see her so . ' and when , on the contrary , she is gay and joyful , the sunshine of her presence rejoices all who have the happiness of being near her .
made life a constant happiness .
what did the wish do to its possessor ?
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what did the wish do to its possessor ?
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fairy-gifts
but now the time was come for sylvia to receive her gift , and all her companions were assembled . the fairy stood in the midst and in the usual manner asked what she would take with her into the great world . sylvia paused for a moment , and then answered : ' a quiet spirit . ' and the fairy granted her request . this lovely gift makes life a constant happiness to its possessor , and to all who are brought into contact with her . she has all the beauty of gentleness and contentment in her sweet face . if at times it seems less lovely through some chance grief or disquietude , the hardest thing that one ever hears said is : ' sylvia 's dear face is pale to - day . it grieves one to see her so . ' and when , on the contrary , she is gay and joyful , the sunshine of her presence rejoices all who have the happiness of being near her .
the sunshine of her presence rejoiced all who had the happiness of being near her .
what happened when sylvia was gay and joyful ?
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what happened when sylvia was gay and joyful ?
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outcome resolution
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fairy-gifts
it generally happens that people 's surroundings reflect more or less accurately their minds and dispositions . perhaps that is why the flower fairy lived in a lovely palace , with the most delightful garden you can imagine . it was full of flowers , and trees , and fountains , and fish - ponds , and everything nice . for the fairy herself was so kind and charming that everybody loved her . all the young princes and princesses who formed her court , were as happy as the day was long , simply because they were near her . they came to her when they were quite tiny , and never left her until they were grown up and had to go away into the great world . when that time came she gave to each whatever gift he asked of her . but it is chiefly of the princess sylvia that you are going to hear now . the fairy loved her with all her heart , for she was at once original and gentle . she had nearly reached the age at which the gifts were generally bestowed . however , the fairy had a great wish to know how the other princesses who had grown up and left her , were prospering . before the time came for sylvia to go herself , she resolved to send her to some of them . so one day her chariot , drawn by butterflies , was made ready , and the fairy said : ' sylvia , i am going to send you to the court of iris . she will receive you with pleasure for my sake as well as for your own . in two months you may come back to me again , and i shall expect you to tell me what you think of her . ' sylvia was very unwilling to go away , but as the fairy wished it she said nothing . only when the two months were over she stepped joyfully into the butterfly chariot . she could not get back quickly enough to the flower - fairy , who , for her part , was equally delighted to see her again .
she loved the fairy .
why was sylvia unwilling to go away ?
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why was sylvia unwilling to go away ?
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it generally happens that people 's surroundings reflect more or less accurately their minds and dispositions . perhaps that is why the flower fairy lived in a lovely palace , with the most delightful garden you can imagine . it was full of flowers , and trees , and fountains , and fish - ponds , and everything nice . for the fairy herself was so kind and charming that everybody loved her . all the young princes and princesses who formed her court , were as happy as the day was long , simply because they were near her . they came to her when they were quite tiny , and never left her until they were grown up and had to go away into the great world . when that time came she gave to each whatever gift he asked of her . but it is chiefly of the princess sylvia that you are going to hear now . the fairy loved her with all her heart , for she was at once original and gentle . she had nearly reached the age at which the gifts were generally bestowed . however , the fairy had a great wish to know how the other princesses who had grown up and left her , were prospering . before the time came for sylvia to go herself , she resolved to send her to some of them . so one day her chariot , drawn by butterflies , was made ready , and the fairy said : ' sylvia , i am going to send you to the court of iris . she will receive you with pleasure for my sake as well as for your own . in two months you may come back to me again , and i shall expect you to tell me what you think of her . ' sylvia was very unwilling to go away , but as the fairy wished it she said nothing . only when the two months were over she stepped joyfully into the butterfly chariot . she could not get back quickly enough to the flower - fairy , who , for her part , was equally delighted to see her again .
sad .
how will sylvia feel parting from the fairy ?
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how will sylvia feel parting from the fairy ?
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' now , child , ' said she , ' tell me what impression you have received . ' ' you sent me , madam , ' answered sylvia , ' to the court of iris , on whom you had bestowed the gift of beauty . she never tells anyone , however , that it was your gift , though she often speaks of your kindness in general . it seemed to me that her loveliness , which fairly dazzled me at first , had absolutely deprived her of the use of any of her other gifts or graces . in allowing herself to be seen , she appeared to think that she was doing all that could possibly be required of her . but , unfortunately , while i was still with her she became seriously ill . though she presently recovered , her beauty is entirely gone , so that she hates the very sight of herself , and is in despair . she entreated me to tell you what had happened , and to beg you , in pity , to give her beauty back to her . and , indeed , she does need it terribly , for all the things in her that were tolerable , and even agreeable , when she was so pretty , seem quite different now she is ugly . it is so long since she thought of using her mind or her natural cleverness , that i really do n't think she has any left now . she is quite aware of all this herself , so you may imagine how unhappy she is , and how earnestly she begs for your aid . '
iris was unhappy .
why did sylvia pity iris ?
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why did sylvia pity iris ?
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' now , child , ' said she , ' tell me what impression you have received . ' ' you sent me , madam , ' answered sylvia , ' to the court of iris , on whom you had bestowed the gift of beauty . she never tells anyone , however , that it was your gift , though she often speaks of your kindness in general . it seemed to me that her loveliness , which fairly dazzled me at first , had absolutely deprived her of the use of any of her other gifts or graces . in allowing herself to be seen , she appeared to think that she was doing all that could possibly be required of her . but , unfortunately , while i was still with her she became seriously ill . though she presently recovered , her beauty is entirely gone , so that she hates the very sight of herself , and is in despair . she entreated me to tell you what had happened , and to beg you , in pity , to give her beauty back to her . and , indeed , she does need it terribly , for all the things in her that were tolerable , and even agreeable , when she was so pretty , seem quite different now she is ugly . it is so long since she thought of using her mind or her natural cleverness , that i really do n't think she has any left now . she is quite aware of all this herself , so you may imagine how unhappy she is , and how earnestly she begs for your aid . ' ' you have told me what i wanted to know , ' cried the fairy , ' but alas ! i can not help her . my gifts can be given but once . ' some time passed in all the usual delights of the flower - fairy 's palace , and then she sent for sylvia again . she told her she was to stay for a little while with the princess daphne . accordingly the butterflies whisked her off , and set her down in quite a strange kingdom . she had only been there a very little time before a wandering butterfly brought a message from her to the fairy , begging that she might be sent for as soon as possible . before very long she was allowed to return . ' ah ! madam , ' cried she , ' what a place you sent me to that time ! ' ' why , what was the matter ? ' asked the fairy . ' daphne was one of the princesses who asked for the gift of eloquence , if i remember rightly . ' ' and very ill the gift of eloquence becomes a woman , ' replied sylvia , with an air of conviction . ' it is true that she speaks well , and her expressions are well chosen . but then she never leaves off talking , and though at first one may be amused , one ends by being wearied to death . above all things she loves any assembly for settling the affairs of her kingdom . on those occasions she can talk and talk without fear of interruption . even then , the moment it is over she is ready to begin again about anything or nothing , as the case may be . oh ! how glad i was to come away i can not tell you . '
pitiful .
how will the fairy feel knowing she cannot help iris ?
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how will the fairy feel knowing she cannot help iris ?
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' you have told me what i wanted to know , ' cried the fairy , ' but alas ! i can not help her . my gifts can be given but once . ' some time passed in all the usual delights of the flower - fairy 's palace , and then she sent for sylvia again . she told her she was to stay for a little while with the princess daphne . accordingly the butterflies whisked her off , and set her down in quite a strange kingdom . she had only been there a very little time before a wandering butterfly brought a message from her to the fairy , begging that she might be sent for as soon as possible . before very long she was allowed to return . ' ah ! madam , ' cried she , ' what a place you sent me to that time ! ' ' why , what was the matter ? ' asked the fairy . ' daphne was one of the princesses who asked for the gift of eloquence , if i remember rightly . ' ' and very ill the gift of eloquence becomes a woman , ' replied sylvia , with an air of conviction . ' it is true that she speaks well , and her expressions are well chosen . but then she never leaves off talking , and though at first one may be amused , one ends by being wearied to death . above all things she loves any assembly for settling the affairs of her kingdom . on those occasions she can talk and talk without fear of interruption . even then , the moment it is over she is ready to begin again about anything or nothing , as the case may be . oh ! how glad i was to come away i can not tell you . '
princess daphne talked too much .
why did sylvia want to return to the fairy after visiting daphne ?
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why did sylvia want to return to the fairy after visiting daphne ?
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fairy-gifts
the fairy smiled at sylvia 's unfeigned disgust at her late experience . after allowing her a little time to recover she sent her to the court of the princess cynthia , where she left her for three months . at the end of that time sylvia came back to her with all the joy and contentment that one feels at being once more beside a dear friend . the fairy , as usual , was anxious to hear what she thought of cynthia , who had always been amiable , and to whom she had given the gift of pleasing . ' i thought at first , ' said sylvia , ' that she must be the happiest princess in the world . she had a thousand lovers who vied with one another in their efforts to please and gratify her . indeed , i had nearly decided that i would ask a similar gift . ' ' have you altered your mind , then ? ' interrupted the fairy . ' yes , indeed , madam , ' replied sylvia . ' and i will tell you why . the longer i stayed the more i saw that cynthia was not really happy . in her desire to please everyone she ceased to be sincere , and degenerated into a mere coquette . even her lovers felt that the charms and fascinations which were exercised upon all who approached her without distinction were valueless , so that in the end they ceased to care for them , and went away disdainfully . ' ' i am pleased with you , child , ' said the fairy ; ' enjoy yourself here for awhile and presently you shall go to phyllida . '
she learned a valuable lesson .
why was sylvia happy with her stay in princess cynthia's court ?
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why was sylvia happy with her stay in princess cynthia's court ?
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the fairy smiled at sylvia 's unfeigned disgust at her late experience . after allowing her a little time to recover she sent her to the court of the princess cynthia , where she left her for three months . at the end of that time sylvia came back to her with all the joy and contentment that one feels at being once more beside a dear friend . the fairy , as usual , was anxious to hear what she thought of cynthia , who had always been amiable , and to whom she had given the gift of pleasing . ' i thought at first , ' said sylvia , ' that she must be the happiest princess in the world . she had a thousand lovers who vied with one another in their efforts to please and gratify her . indeed , i had nearly decided that i would ask a similar gift . ' ' have you altered your mind , then ? ' interrupted the fairy . ' yes , indeed , madam , ' replied sylvia . ' and i will tell you why . the longer i stayed the more i saw that cynthia was not really happy . in her desire to please everyone she ceased to be sincere , and degenerated into a mere coquette . even her lovers felt that the charms and fascinations which were exercised upon all who approached her without distinction were valueless , so that in the end they ceased to care for them , and went away disdainfully . ' ' i am pleased with you , child , ' said the fairy ; ' enjoy yourself here for awhile and presently you shall go to phyllida . '
sylvia learned a valuable lesson .
why was the fairy pleased with sylvia ?
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why was the fairy pleased with sylvia ?
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' now , child , ' said she , ' tell me what impression you have received . ' ' you sent me , madam , ' answered sylvia , ' to the court of iris , on whom you had bestowed the gift of beauty . she never tells anyone , however , that it was your gift , though she often speaks of your kindness in general . it seemed to me that her loveliness , which fairly dazzled me at first , had absolutely deprived her of the use of any of her other gifts or graces . in allowing herself to be seen , she appeared to think that she was doing all that could possibly be required of her . but , unfortunately , while i was still with her she became seriously ill . though she presently recovered , her beauty is entirely gone , so that she hates the very sight of herself , and is in despair . she entreated me to tell you what had happened , and to beg you , in pity , to give her beauty back to her . and , indeed , she does need it terribly , for all the things in her that were tolerable , and even agreeable , when she was so pretty , seem quite different now she is ugly . it is so long since she thought of using her mind or her natural cleverness , that i really do n't think she has any left now . she is quite aware of all this herself , so you may imagine how unhappy she is , and how earnestly she begs for your aid . ' ' you have told me what i wanted to know , ' cried the fairy , ' but alas ! i can not help her . my gifts can be given but once . ' some time passed in all the usual delights of the flower - fairy 's palace , and then she sent for sylvia again . she told her she was to stay for a little while with the princess daphne . accordingly the butterflies whisked her off , and set her down in quite a strange kingdom . she had only been there a very little time before a wandering butterfly brought a message from her to the fairy , begging that she might be sent for as soon as possible . before very long she was allowed to return . ' ah ! madam , ' cried she , ' what a place you sent me to that time ! ' ' why , what was the matter ? ' asked the fairy . ' daphne was one of the princesses who asked for the gift of eloquence , if i remember rightly . ' ' and very ill the gift of eloquence becomes a woman , ' replied sylvia , with an air of conviction . ' it is true that she speaks well , and her expressions are well chosen . but then she never leaves off talking , and though at first one may be amused , one ends by being wearied to death . above all things she loves any assembly for settling the affairs of her kingdom . on those occasions she can talk and talk without fear of interruption . even then , the moment it is over she is ready to begin again about anything or nothing , as the case may be . oh ! how glad i was to come away i can not tell you . ' the fairy smiled at sylvia 's unfeigned disgust at her late experience . after allowing her a little time to recover she sent her to the court of the princess cynthia , where she left her for three months . at the end of that time sylvia came back to her with all the joy and contentment that one feels at being once more beside a dear friend . the fairy , as usual , was anxious to hear what she thought of cynthia , who had always been amiable , and to whom she had given the gift of pleasing . ' i thought at first , ' said sylvia , ' that she must be the happiest princess in the world . she had a thousand lovers who vied with one another in their efforts to please and gratify her . indeed , i had nearly decided that i would ask a similar gift . ' ' have you altered your mind , then ? ' interrupted the fairy . ' yes , indeed , madam , ' replied sylvia . ' and i will tell you why . the longer i stayed the more i saw that cynthia was not really happy . in her desire to please everyone she ceased to be sincere , and degenerated into a mere coquette . even her lovers felt that the charms and fascinations which were exercised upon all who approached her without distinction were valueless , so that in the end they ceased to care for them , and went away disdainfully . ' ' i am pleased with you , child , ' said the fairy ; ' enjoy yourself here for awhile and presently you shall go to phyllida . ' sylvia was glad to have leisure to think , for she could not make up her mind at all what she should ask for herself , and the time was drawing very near . however , before very long the fairy sent her to phyllida , and waited for her report with unabated interest . ' i reached her court safely , ' said sylvia , ' and she received me with much kindness , and immediately began to exercise upon me that brilliant wit which you had bestowed upon her . i confess that i was fascinated by it , and for a week thought that nothing could be more desirable . the time passed like magic , so great was the charm of her society . but i ended by ceasing to covet that gift more than any of the others i have seen , for , like the gift of pleasing , it can not really give satisfaction . by degrees i wearied of what had so delighted me at first , especially as i perceived more and more plainly that it is impossible to be constantly smart and amusing without being frequently ill - natured , and too apt to turn all things , even the most serious , into mere occasions for a brilliant jest . ' the fairy in her heart agreed with sylvia 's conclusions , and felt pleased with herself for having brought her up so well .
sylvia learned something from her stays .
why was the fairy interested in sylvia's reports ?
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why was the fairy interested in sylvia's reports ?
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fairy-gifts
but now the time was come for sylvia to receive her gift , and all her companions were assembled . the fairy stood in the midst and in the usual manner asked what she would take with her into the great world . sylvia paused for a moment , and then answered : ' a quiet spirit . ' and the fairy granted her request . this lovely gift makes life a constant happiness to its possessor , and to all who are brought into contact with her . she has all the beauty of gentleness and contentment in her sweet face . if at times it seems less lovely through some chance grief or disquietude , the hardest thing that one ever hears said is : ' sylvia 's dear face is pale to - day . it grieves one to see her so . ' and when , on the contrary , she is gay and joyful , the sunshine of her presence rejoices all who have the happiness of being near her .
she did not want a gift like the other princesses .
why did sylvia ask for a quiet spirit ?
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why did sylvia ask for a quiet spirit ?
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fairy-gifts
but now the time was come for sylvia to receive her gift , and all her companions were assembled . the fairy stood in the midst and in the usual manner asked what she would take with her into the great world . sylvia paused for a moment , and then answered : ' a quiet spirit . ' and the fairy granted her request . this lovely gift makes life a constant happiness to its possessor , and to all who are brought into contact with her . she has all the beauty of gentleness and contentment in her sweet face . if at times it seems less lovely through some chance grief or disquietude , the hardest thing that one ever hears said is : ' sylvia 's dear face is pale to - day . it grieves one to see her so . ' and when , on the contrary , she is gay and joyful , the sunshine of her presence rejoices all who have the happiness of being near her .
it made the environment less lovely .
why did it grieve people to see sylvia's face as pale ?
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why did it grieve people to see sylvia's face as pale ?
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the-king-of-the-polar-bears
the king of the polar bears lived among the icebergs in the far north country . he was old and monstrous big ; he was wise and friendly to all who knew him . his body was thickly covered with long , white hair that glistened like silver under the rays of the midnight sun . his claws were strong and sharp , that he might walk safely over the smooth ice or grasp and tear the fishes and seals upon which he fed . the seals were afraid when he drew near , and tried to avoid him ; but the gulls , both white and gray , loved him because he left the remnants of his feasts for them to devour . often his subjects , the polar bears , came to him for advice when ill or in trouble ; but they wisely kept away from his hunting grounds , lest they might interfere with his sport and arouse his anger .
among the icebergs in the far north country .
where did the king of the polar bears live ?
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where did the king of the polar bears live ?
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the-king-of-the-polar-bears
the king of the polar bears lived among the icebergs in the far north country . he was old and monstrous big ; he was wise and friendly to all who knew him . his body was thickly covered with long , white hair that glistened like silver under the rays of the midnight sun . his claws were strong and sharp , that he might walk safely over the smooth ice or grasp and tear the fishes and seals upon which he fed . the seals were afraid when he drew near , and tried to avoid him ; but the gulls , both white and gray , loved him because he left the remnants of his feasts for them to devour . often his subjects , the polar bears , came to him for advice when ill or in trouble ; but they wisely kept away from his hunting grounds , lest they might interfere with his sport and arouse his anger .
the king of the polar bears .
who had a body that was thickly covered with long, white hair that glistened like silver under the rays of the midnight sun ?
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who had a body that was thickly covered with long, white hair that glistened like silver under the rays of the midnight sun ?
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the-king-of-the-polar-bears
the wolves , who sometimes came as far north as the icebergs , whispered among themselves that the king of the polar bears was either a magician or under the protection of a powerful fairy . for no earthly thing seemed able to harm him ; he never failed to secure plenty of food , and he grew bigger and stronger day by day and year by year . yet the time came when this monarch of the north met man , and his wisdom failed him . he came out of his cave among the icebergs one day and saw a boat moving through the strip of water which had been uncovered by the shifting of the summer ice . in the boat were men .
no earthly thing seemed able to harm him ; he never failed to secure plenty of food , and he grew bigger and stronger day by day and year by year .
why did the wolves believe that that the king of the polar bears was either a magician or under the protection of a powerful fairy ?
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why did the wolves believe that that the king of the polar bears was either a magician or under the protection of a powerful fairy ?
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the-king-of-the-polar-bears
the great bear had never seen such creatures before , and therefore advanced toward the boat , sniffing the strange scent with aroused curiosity and wondering whether he might take them for friends or foes , food or carrion . when the king came near the water 's edge a man stood up in the boat and with a queer instrument made a loud " bang ! " the polar bear felt a shock ; his brain became numb ; his thoughts deserted him ; his great limbs shook and gave way beneath him and his body fell heavily upon the hard ice . that was all he remembered for a time .
shot at him .
what did the men do to the king of the polar bears ?
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what did the men do to the king of the polar bears ?
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the-king-of-the-polar-bears
the great bear had never seen such creatures before , and therefore advanced toward the boat , sniffing the strange scent with aroused curiosity and wondering whether he might take them for friends or foes , food or carrion . when the king came near the water 's edge a man stood up in the boat and with a queer instrument made a loud " bang ! " the polar bear felt a shock ; his brain became numb ; his thoughts deserted him ; his great limbs shook and gave way beneath him and his body fell heavily upon the hard ice . that was all he remembered for a time . when he awoke he was smarting with pain on every inch of his huge bulk , for the men had cut away his hide with its glorious white hair and carried it with them to a distant ship . above him circled thousands of his friends the gulls , wondering if their benefactor were really dead and it was proper to eat him . but when they saw him raise his head and groan and tremble they knew he still lived , and one of them said to his comrades : " the wolves were right . the king is a great magician , for even men can not kill him . but he suffers for lack of covering . let us repay his kindness to us by each giving him as many feathers as we can spare . "
cut away his hide .
what will the men do to the polar bear after they made a loud "bang" ?
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what will the men do to the polar bear after they made a loud "bang" ?
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the-king-of-the-polar-bears
and the king of the polar bears had courage to bear his pain and lived and was strong again . the feathers grew as they had grown upon the bodies of the birds and covered him as his own hair had done . mostly they were pure white in color , but some from the gray gulls gave his majesty a slight mottled appearance . the rest of that summer and all through the six months of night the king left his icy cavern only to fish or catch seals for food . he felt no shame at his feathery covering , but it was still strange to him , and he avoided meeting any of his brother bears .
it was still strange for him to have his feathery covering .
why did the king of the polar bears only leave his icy cavern to fish or catch seals for food ?
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why did the king of the polar bears only leave his icy cavern to fish or catch seals for food ?
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the-king-of-the-polar-bears
when he awoke he was smarting with pain on every inch of his huge bulk , for the men had cut away his hide with its glorious white hair and carried it with them to a distant ship . above him circled thousands of his friends the gulls , wondering if their benefactor were really dead and it was proper to eat him . but when they saw him raise his head and groan and tremble they knew he still lived , and one of them said to his comrades : " the wolves were right . the king is a great magician , for even men can not kill him . but he suffers for lack of covering . let us repay his kindness to us by each giving him as many feathers as we can spare . "
repay his kindness .
why did the gulls each give the king of the polar bears as many feathers as they could spare ?
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why did the gulls each give the king of the polar bears as many feathers as they could spare ?
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the-king-of-the-polar-bears
during this period of retirement he thought much of the men who had harmed him , and remembered the way they had made the great " bang ! " and he decided it was best to keep away from such fierce creatures . thus he added to his store of wisdom . when the moon fell away from the sky and the sun came to make the icebergs glitter with the gorgeous tintings of the rainbow , two of the polar bears arrived at the king 's cavern to ask his advice about the hunting season . but when they saw his great body covered with feathers instead of hair they began to laugh , and one said : " our mighty king has become a bird ! who ever before heard of a feathered polar bear ? "
scared .
how did the king of the polar bears feel towards the men who harmed him ?
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how did the king of the polar bears feel towards the men who harmed him ?
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the-king-of-the-polar-bears
during this period of retirement he thought much of the men who had harmed him , and remembered the way they had made the great " bang ! " and he decided it was best to keep away from such fierce creatures . thus he added to his store of wisdom . when the moon fell away from the sky and the sun came to make the icebergs glitter with the gorgeous tintings of the rainbow , two of the polar bears arrived at the king 's cavern to ask his advice about the hunting season . but when they saw his great body covered with feathers instead of hair they began to laugh , and one said : " our mighty king has become a bird ! who ever before heard of a feathered polar bear ? "
began to laugh .
what did the other polar bear do when it saw the king of the polar bears's great body covered with feathers instead of hair ?
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what did the other polar bear do when it saw the king of the polar bears's great body covered with feathers instead of hair ?
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" he is , in reality , no longer a bear , " said one ; " nor can he justly be called a bird . but he is half bird and half bear , and so unfitted to remain our king . " " then who shall take his place ? " asked another . " he who can fight the bird - bear and overcome him , " answered an aged member of the group . " only the strongest is fit to rule our race . " there was silence for a time , but at length a great bear moved to the front and said : " i will fight him ; i - woof - the strongest of our race ! and i will be king of the polar bears . "
he was half bird and half bear .
why did the polar bears believe that the king of polar bears was unfit to be their king ?
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why did the polar bears believe that the king of polar bears was unfit to be their king ?
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the-king-of-the-polar-bears
then the king gave way to wrath . he advanced upon them with deep growls and stately tread and with one blow of his monstrous paw stretched the mocker lifeless at his feet . the other ran away to his fellows and carried the news of the king 's strange appearance . the result was a meeting of all the polar bears upon a broad field of ice , where they talked gravely of the remarkable change that had come upon their monarch . " he is , in reality , no longer a bear , " said one ; " nor can he justly be called a bird . but he is half bird and half bear , and so unfitted to remain our king . " " then who shall take his place ? " asked another . " he who can fight the bird - bear and overcome him , " answered an aged member of the group . " only the strongest is fit to rule our race . " there was silence for a time , but at length a great bear moved to the front and said : " i will fight him ; i - woof - the strongest of our race ! and i will be king of the polar bears . "
upset .
how will the polar bears feel when they find out that their king has feathers instead of fur ?
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how will the polar bears feel when they find out that their king has feathers instead of fur ?
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the-king-of-the-polar-bears
the others nodded assent , and dispatched a messenger to the king to say he must fight the great woof and master him or resign his sovereignty . " for a bear with feathers , " added the messenger , " is no bear at all , and the king we obey must resemble the rest of us . " " i wear feathers because it pleases me , " growled the king . " am i not a great magician ? but i will fight , nevertheless , and if woof masters me he shall be king in my stead . " then he visited his friends , the gulls , who were even then feasting upon the dead bear , and told them of the coming battle . " i shall conquer , " he said , proudly . " yet my people are in the right , for only a hairy one like themselves can hope to command their obedience . "
nodded assent , and dispatched a messenger to the king to say he must fight the great woof and master him or resign his sovereignty .
what did the polar bears do when the great bear wanted to fight the king of the polar bears ?
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what did the polar bears do when the great bear wanted to fight the king of the polar bears ?
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" he is , in reality , no longer a bear , " said one ; " nor can he justly be called a bird . but he is half bird and half bear , and so unfitted to remain our king . " " then who shall take his place ? " asked another . " he who can fight the bird - bear and overcome him , " answered an aged member of the group . " only the strongest is fit to rule our race . " there was silence for a time , but at length a great bear moved to the front and said : " i will fight him ; i - woof - the strongest of our race ! and i will be king of the polar bears . "
the great woof .
who challenged the king of the polar bears to a fight to be the next king ?
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who challenged the king of the polar bears to a fight to be the next king ?
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the-king-of-the-polar-bears
for three days they flew straight as an arrow , until they came to scattered houses , to villages , and to cities . then their search began . the gulls were brave , and cunning , and wise . upon the fourth day they reached the great metropolis , and hovered over the streets until a carriage rolled along with a great white bear robe thrown over the back seat . then the birds swooped down - the whole hundred of them - and seizing the skin in their beaks flew quickly away . they were late . the king 's great battle was upon the seventh day , and they must fly swiftly to reach the polar regions by that time .
seized the skin in their beaks and they flew quickly away .
what did the gulls do when the king of the polar bear commanded them to retrieve his hide ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7160
what did the gulls do when the king of the polar bear commanded them to retrieve his hide ?
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the-king-of-the-polar-bears
for three days they flew straight as an arrow , until they came to scattered houses , to villages , and to cities . then their search began . the gulls were brave , and cunning , and wise . upon the fourth day they reached the great metropolis , and hovered over the streets until a carriage rolled along with a great white bear robe thrown over the back seat . then the birds swooped down - the whole hundred of them - and seizing the skin in their beaks flew quickly away . they were late . the king 's great battle was upon the seventh day , and they must fly swiftly to reach the polar regions by that time . meanwhile the bird - bear was preparing for his fight . he sharpened his claws in the small crevasses of the ice . he caught a seal and tested his big yellow teeth by crunching its bones between them . and the queen gull set her band to pluming the king bear 's feathers until they lay smoothly upon his body . but every day they cast anxious glances into the southern sky , watching for the hundred gulls to bring back the king 's own skin . the seventh day came , and all the polar bears in that region gathered around the king 's cavern . among them was woof , strong and confident of his success . " the bird - bear 's feathers will fly fast enough when i get my claws upon him ! " he boasted ; and the others laughed and encouraged him . the king was disappointed at not having recovered his skin , but he resolved to fight bravely without it . he advanced from the opening of his cavern with a proud and kingly bearing , and when he faced his enemy he gave so terrible a growl that woof 's heart stopped beating for a moment , and he began to realize that a fight with the wise and mighty king of his race was no laughing matter .
will resolve to fight bravely without it .
what will the king of the polar bears do when the gulls are unable to bring his hide before the fight ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7161
what will the king of the polar bears do when the gulls are unable to bring his hide before the fight ?
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summary
prediction
explicit
the-king-of-the-polar-bears
after exchanging one or two heavy blows with his foe woof 's courage returned , and he determined to dishearten his adversary by bluster . " come nearer , bird - bear ! " he cried . " come nearer , that i may pluck your plumage ! " the defiance filled the king with rage . he ruffled his feathers as a bird does , till he appeared to be twice his actual size , and then he strode forward and struck woof so powerful a blow that his skull crackled like an egg - shell and he fell prone upon the ground .
his skull crackled like an egg - shell and he fell prone upon the ground .
what happened to the great woof when the king of the polar bears fought him ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7162
what happened to the great woof when the king of the polar bears fought him ?
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local
outcome resolution
explicit
the-king-of-the-polar-bears
while the assembled bears stood looking with fear and wonder at their fallen champion the sky became darkened . an hundred gulls flew down from above and dripped upon the king 's body a skin covered with pure white hair that glittered in the sun like silver . and behold ! the bears saw before them the well - known form of their wise and respected master , and with one accord they bowed their shaggy heads in homage to the mighty king of the polar bears .
flew down from above and dripped upon the king 's body a skin covered with pure white hair that glittered in the sun like silver .
what did the gulls do when they arrived with the king of the polar bears' hide ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7163
what did the gulls do when they arrived with the king of the polar bears' hide ?
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local
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explicit
the-king-of-the-polar-bears
while the assembled bears stood looking with fear and wonder at their fallen champion the sky became darkened . an hundred gulls flew down from above and dripped upon the king 's body a skin covered with pure white hair that glittered in the sun like silver . and behold ! the bears saw before them the well - known form of their wise and respected master , and with one accord they bowed their shaggy heads in homage to the mighty king of the polar bears .
bowed their shaggy heads in homage to the mighty king of the polar bears .
what did the polar bears do when the king's body was covered with his hide ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7164
what did the polar bears do when the king's body was covered with his hide ?
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local
action
explicit
little-miss-muffet
little miss muffet 's father was a big banker in a big city , and he had so much money that the house he lived in was almost as beautiful as a king 's palace . it was built of granite and marble , and richly furnished with every luxury that money can buy . there was an army of servants about the house , and many of them had no other duties than to wait upon miss muffet , for the little girl was an only child and therefore a personage of great importance . she had a maid to dress her hair and a maid to bathe her , a maid to serve her at table and a maid to tie her shoestrings , and several maids beside . and then there was nurse holloweg to look after all the maids and see they did their tasks properly .
a big banker .
who was little miss muffet's father ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7165
who was little miss muffet's father ?
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character
explicit
little-miss-muffet
little miss muffet 's father was a big banker in a big city , and he had so much money that the house he lived in was almost as beautiful as a king 's palace . it was built of granite and marble , and richly furnished with every luxury that money can buy . there was an army of servants about the house , and many of them had no other duties than to wait upon miss muffet , for the little girl was an only child and therefore a personage of great importance . she had a maid to dress her hair and a maid to bathe her , a maid to serve her at table and a maid to tie her shoestrings , and several maids beside . and then there was nurse holloweg to look after all the maids and see they did their tasks properly .
she was an only child .
why was miss muffet a personage of great importance ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7166
why was miss muffet a personage of great importance ?
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causal relationship
explicit
little-miss-muffet
little miss muffet 's father was a big banker in a big city , and he had so much money that the house he lived in was almost as beautiful as a king 's palace . it was built of granite and marble , and richly furnished with every luxury that money can buy . there was an army of servants about the house , and many of them had no other duties than to wait upon miss muffet , for the little girl was an only child and therefore a personage of great importance . she had a maid to dress her hair and a maid to bathe her , a maid to serve her at table and a maid to tie her shoestrings , and several maids beside . and then there was nurse holloweg to look after all the maids and see they did their tasks properly .
look after all the maids and see they did their tasks properly .
what was nurse holloweg's job ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7167
what was nurse holloweg's job ?
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local
character
explicit
little-miss-muffet
the child 's father spent his days at his office and his evenings at his club ; her mother was a leader in society , and therefore fully engaged from morning till night and from night till morn ; so that little miss muffet seldom saw her parents and scarce knew them when she did see them . i have never known by what name she was christened . perhaps she did not know herself , for everyone had called her " miss muffet " since she could remember . the servants spoke of her respectfully as miss muffet . mrs . muffet would say , at times , " by the way , nurse , how is miss muffet getting along ? " and mr . muffet , when he met his little daughter by chance on the walk or in the hallway , would stop and look at her gravely and say , " so this is miss muffet . well , how are you feeling , little one ? " and then , without heeding her answer , he would walk away .
unhappy .
how will miss muffet feel about seldom seeing her parents and scarcely knowing them when she did see them ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7168
how will miss muffet feel about seldom seeing her parents and scarcely knowing them when she did see them ?
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summary
prediction
implicit
little-miss-muffet
i have never known by what name she was christened . perhaps she did not know herself , for everyone had called her " miss muffet " since she could remember . the servants spoke of her respectfully as miss muffet . mrs . muffet would say , at times , " by the way , nurse , how is miss muffet getting along ? " and mr . muffet , when he met his little daughter by chance on the walk or in the hallway , would stop and look at her gravely and say , " so this is miss muffet . well , how are you feeling , little one ? " and then , without heeding her answer , he would walk away .
everyone had called her " miss muffet " since she could remember .
why did no one know the name little miss muffet was christened by ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7169
why did no one know the name little miss muffet was christened by ?
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causal relationship
explicit
little-miss-muffet
perhaps you think that miss muffet , surrounded by every luxury and with a dozen servants to wait upon her , was happy and contented ; but such was not the case . she wanted to run and romp , but they told her it was unladylike ; she wished to play with other children , but none were rich enough to be proper associates for her ; she longed to dig in the dirt in the garden , but nurse holloweg was shocked at the very thought . so miss muffet became sullen and irritable , and scolded everyone about her , and lived a very unhappy life . and her food was too rich and gave her dyspepsia , so that she grew thin and pale and did not sleep well at night .
became sullen and irritable , and scolded everyone about her , and lived a very unhappy life .
what did miss muffet do because she was not allowed to do what she wanted ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7170
what did miss muffet do because she was not allowed to do what she wanted ?
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action
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little-miss-muffet
one afternoon her mother , who happened to be at home for an hour , suddenly thought of her little daughter ; so she rang the bell and asked for nurse holloweg . " how is miss muffet , nurse ? " enquired the lady . " very badly , ma'am , " was the reply . " badly ! what do you mean ? is she ill ? " " she 's far from well , ma'am , " answered the nurse , " and seems to be getting worse every day . " " well , " replied the lady ; " you must have the doctor to see her ; and do n't forget to let me know what he says . that is all , nurse . " she turned to her novel again , and the nurse walked away and sent a servant for the doctor . that great man , when he came , shook his head solemnly and said , " she must have a change . take her away into the country as soon as possible . " " and very good advice it was , too , " remarked the nurse to one of the maids ; " for i feel as if i needed a change myself . " when she reported the matter to mrs . muffet the mother answered , " very well ; i will see mr . muffet and have him write out a cheque . "
she rang the bell and asked for nurse holloweg .
what happened when miss muffet's mother suddenly thought of her daughter ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7171
what happened when miss muffet's mother suddenly thought of her daughter ?
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local
outcome resolution
explicit
little-miss-muffet
one afternoon her mother , who happened to be at home for an hour , suddenly thought of her little daughter ; so she rang the bell and asked for nurse holloweg . " how is miss muffet , nurse ? " enquired the lady . " very badly , ma'am , " was the reply . " badly ! what do you mean ? is she ill ? " " she 's far from well , ma'am , " answered the nurse , " and seems to be getting worse every day . " " well , " replied the lady ; " you must have the doctor to see her ; and do n't forget to let me know what he says . that is all , nurse . " she turned to her novel again , and the nurse walked away and sent a servant for the doctor . that great man , when he came , shook his head solemnly and said , " she must have a change . take her away into the country as soon as possible . " " and very good advice it was , too , " remarked the nurse to one of the maids ; " for i feel as if i needed a change myself . " when she reported the matter to mrs . muffet the mother answered , " very well ; i will see mr . muffet and have him write out a cheque . "
take her away into the country as soon as possible .
what did the doctor advise the nurse to do about miss muffet ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7172
what did the doctor advise the nurse to do about miss muffet ?
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local
action
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little-miss-muffet
and so it was that a week later little miss muffet went to the country , or rather to a small town where there was a summer hotel that had been highly recommended to nurse holloweg ; and with her went the string of maids and a wagon - load of boxes and trunks . the morning after their arrival the little girl asked to go out upon the lawn . " well , " replied nurse holloweg , " sarah can take you out for half an hour . but remember you are not to run and get heated , for that will ruin your complexion ; and you must not speak to any of the common children you meet , for your mother would object ; and you must not get your shoes dusty nor your dress soiled , nor disobey sarah in any way . "
the string of maids and a wagon - load of boxes and trunks .
what went with little miss muffet into the country ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7173
what went with little miss muffet into the country ?
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action
explicit
little-miss-muffet
little miss muffet went out in a very angry and sulky mood . " what 's the use of being in the country , " she thought , " if i must act just as i did in the city ? i hate nurse holloweg , and sarah , and all the rest of them ! and if i dared i 'd just - just run away . " indeed , a few minutes later , when sarah had fallen asleep upon a bench under a big shade tree , miss muffet decided she would really run away for once in her life , and see how it seemed . there was a pretty lane near by , running between shady trees far out into the country , and , stealing softly away from sarah 's side , the little girl ran as fast as she could go , and never stopped until she was all out of breath . while she rested and wondered what she could do next , a farmer came along , driving an empty cart .
catch on the end of the cart , and actually climb into it .
what will little miss muffet do after seeing the farmer driving an empty cart ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7174
what will little miss muffet do after seeing the farmer driving an empty cart ?
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local
prediction
explicit
little-miss-muffet
" i 'll catch on behind , " said miss muffet , gleefully , " just as i 've seen the boys do in the city . wo n't it be fun ! " so she ran and caught on the end of the cart , and actually climbed into it , falling all in a heap upon the straw that lay upon the bottom . but it did n't hurt her at all , and the next minute the farmer whipped up his horses , and they went trotting along the lane , carrying miss muffet farther and farther away from hated nurse holloweg and the dreadful maids . she looked around upon the green fields and the waving grain , and drew in deep breaths of the fresh country air , and was happy for almost the first time in her little life . by and by she lay back upon the straw and fell asleep ; and the farmer , who did not know she was in his cart , drove on for many miles , until at last he stopped at a small wooden farm - house , and jumped to the ground .
happy .
how did miss muffet feel after jumping into the cart ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7175
how did miss muffet feel after jumping into the cart ?
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local
feeling
explicit
little-miss-muffet
" i 'll catch on behind , " said miss muffet , gleefully , " just as i 've seen the boys do in the city . wo n't it be fun ! " so she ran and caught on the end of the cart , and actually climbed into it , falling all in a heap upon the straw that lay upon the bottom . but it did n't hurt her at all , and the next minute the farmer whipped up his horses , and they went trotting along the lane , carrying miss muffet farther and farther away from hated nurse holloweg and the dreadful maids . she looked around upon the green fields and the waving grain , and drew in deep breaths of the fresh country air , and was happy for almost the first time in her little life . by and by she lay back upon the straw and fell asleep ; and the farmer , who did not know she was in his cart , drove on for many miles , until at last he stopped at a small wooden farm - house , and jumped to the ground .
a small wooden farm - house .
where did the farmer stop the cart ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7176
where did the farmer stop the cart ?
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local
setting
explicit
little-miss-muffet
" she must have climbed into the cart when i left the town , " he said ; " but waken her , wife , and we will hear what she has to say . " so the farmer 's wife shook the girl by the arm , and miss muffet sat up in the cart and rubbed her eyes and wondered where she was . " how came you in my cart ? " asked the farmer . " i caught on behind , and climbed in , " answered the girl . " what is your name , and where do you live ? " enquired the farmer 's wife . " my name is miss muffet , and i live in a big city,-but where , i do not know . " and that was all she could tell them , so the woman said at last , " we must keep her till some one comes to claim her , and she can earn her living by helping me make the cheeses . " " that will be nice , " said miss muffet , with a laugh , " for nurse holloweg never lets me do anything , and i should like to help somebody do something . "
shook her by the arm .
what did the wife do to wake up miss muffet ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7177
what did the wife do to wake up miss muffet ?
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local
action
explicit
little-miss-muffet
" she must have climbed into the cart when i left the town , " he said ; " but waken her , wife , and we will hear what she has to say . " so the farmer 's wife shook the girl by the arm , and miss muffet sat up in the cart and rubbed her eyes and wondered where she was . " how came you in my cart ? " asked the farmer . " i caught on behind , and climbed in , " answered the girl . " what is your name , and where do you live ? " enquired the farmer 's wife . " my name is miss muffet , and i live in a big city,-but where , i do not know . " and that was all she could tell them , so the woman said at last , " we must keep her till some one comes to claim her , and she can earn her living by helping me make the cheeses . " " that will be nice , " said miss muffet , with a laugh , " for nurse holloweg never lets me do anything , and i should like to help somebody do something . "
help her make the cheeses .
how did the wife say miss muffet would earn her living ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7178
how did the wife say miss muffet would earn her living ?
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local
outcome resolution
explicit
little-miss-muffet
little miss muffet had never eaten curds and whey before , and did not know how they tasted ; but she was very hungry , so she took the dish and went into the orchard . she first looked around for a place to sit down , and finally discovered a little grassy mound , which is called a tuffet in the country , and seated herself upon it . then she tasted the curds and whey and found them very good . but while she was eating she chanced to look down at her feet , and there was a great black spider coming straight towards her . the girl had never seen such an enormous and hideous - looking spider before , and she was so frightened that she gave a scream and tipped backward off the tuffet , spilling the curds and whey all over her dress as she did so . this frightened her more than ever , and as soon as she could get upon her feet she scampered away to the farm - house as fast as she could go , crying bitterly as she ran .
a tuffet in the orchard .
where did miss muffet sit ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7179
where did miss muffet sit ?
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local
setting
explicit
little-miss-muffet
the farmer 's wife tried to comfort her , and miss muffet , between her sobs , said she had seen " the awfulest , biggest , blackest spider in all the world ! " this made the woman laugh , for she was not afraid of spiders . soon after they heard a sound of wheels upon the road and a handsome carriage came dashing up to the gate . " has anyone seen a little girl who has run away ? " asked nurse holloweg , leaning out of the carriage . " oh , yes , " answered little miss muffet ; " here i am , nurse . " and she ran out and jumped into the carriage , for she was very glad to get back again to those who would care for her and not ask her to work making cheeses .
she was not afraid of spiders .
why did the woman laugh ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7180
why did the woman laugh ?
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causal relationship
explicit
little-miss-muffet
the farmer 's wife tried to comfort her , and miss muffet , between her sobs , said she had seen " the awfulest , biggest , blackest spider in all the world ! " this made the woman laugh , for she was not afraid of spiders . soon after they heard a sound of wheels upon the road and a handsome carriage came dashing up to the gate . " has anyone seen a little girl who has run away ? " asked nurse holloweg , leaning out of the carriage . " oh , yes , " answered little miss muffet ; " here i am , nurse . " and she ran out and jumped into the carriage , for she was very glad to get back again to those who would care for her and not ask her to work making cheeses .
she was very glad to get back again to those who would care for her and not ask her to work making cheeses .
why did miss muffet feel glad to go back ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7181
why did miss muffet feel glad to go back ?
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causal relationship
explicit
little-miss-muffet
little miss muffet had never eaten curds and whey before , and did not know how they tasted ; but she was very hungry , so she took the dish and went into the orchard . she first looked around for a place to sit down , and finally discovered a little grassy mound , which is called a tuffet in the country , and seated herself upon it . then she tasted the curds and whey and found them very good . but while she was eating she chanced to look down at her feet , and there was a great black spider coming straight towards her . the girl had never seen such an enormous and hideous - looking spider before , and she was so frightened that she gave a scream and tipped backward off the tuffet , spilling the curds and whey all over her dress as she did so . this frightened her more than ever , and as soon as she could get upon her feet she scampered away to the farm - house as fast as she could go , crying bitterly as she ran .
frightened .
how did miss muffet feel when she saw the black spider ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7182
how did miss muffet feel when she saw the black spider ?
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local
feeling
explicit
little-miss-muffet
little miss muffet had never eaten curds and whey before , and did not know how they tasted ; but she was very hungry , so she took the dish and went into the orchard . she first looked around for a place to sit down , and finally discovered a little grassy mound , which is called a tuffet in the country , and seated herself upon it . then she tasted the curds and whey and found them very good . but while she was eating she chanced to look down at her feet , and there was a great black spider coming straight towards her . the girl had never seen such an enormous and hideous - looking spider before , and she was so frightened that she gave a scream and tipped backward off the tuffet , spilling the curds and whey all over her dress as she did so . this frightened her more than ever , and as soon as she could get upon her feet she scampered away to the farm - house as fast as she could go , crying bitterly as she ran .
the curds and whey .
what did miss muffet spill as she tipped backward off the tuffet ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7183
what did miss muffet spill as she tipped backward off the tuffet ?
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action
explicit
sagacious-monkey-and-boar
long , long ago , there lived in the province of shinshin in japan , a traveling monkey - man , who earned his living by taking round a monkey and showing off the animal 's tricks . one evening the man came home in a very bad temper and told his wife to send for the butcher the next morning . the wife was very bewildered and asked her husband : " why do you wish me to send for the butcher ? " " it 's no use taking that monkey round any longer , he 's too old and forgets his tricks . i beat him with my stick all i know how , but he wo n't dance properly . i must now sell him to the butcher and make what money out of him i can . there is nothing else to be done . "
a traveling monkey - man .
who lived in the province of shinshin ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7184
who lived in the province of shinshin ?
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explicit
sagacious-monkey-and-boar
long , long ago , there lived in the province of shinshin in japan , a traveling monkey - man , who earned his living by taking round a monkey and showing off the animal 's tricks . one evening the man came home in a very bad temper and told his wife to send for the butcher the next morning . the wife was very bewildered and asked her husband : " why do you wish me to send for the butcher ? " " it 's no use taking that monkey round any longer , he 's too old and forgets his tricks . i beat him with my stick all i know how , but he wo n't dance properly . i must now sell him to the butcher and make what money out of him i can . there is nothing else to be done . "
taking round a monkey and showing off the animal 's tricks .
how did the man earn his living ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7185
how did the man earn his living ?
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action
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sagacious-monkey-and-boar
long , long ago , there lived in the province of shinshin in japan , a traveling monkey - man , who earned his living by taking round a monkey and showing off the animal 's tricks . one evening the man came home in a very bad temper and told his wife to send for the butcher the next morning . the wife was very bewildered and asked her husband : " why do you wish me to send for the butcher ? " " it 's no use taking that monkey round any longer , he 's too old and forgets his tricks . i beat him with my stick all i know how , but he wo n't dance properly . i must now sell him to the butcher and make what money out of him i can . there is nothing else to be done . "
the monkey was too old and forgot his tricks .
why was the man in a bead temper ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7186
why was the man in a bead temper ?
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causal relationship
implicit
sagacious-monkey-and-boar
long , long ago , there lived in the province of shinshin in japan , a traveling monkey - man , who earned his living by taking round a monkey and showing off the animal 's tricks . one evening the man came home in a very bad temper and told his wife to send for the butcher the next morning . the wife was very bewildered and asked her husband : " why do you wish me to send for the butcher ? " " it 's no use taking that monkey round any longer , he 's too old and forgets his tricks . i beat him with my stick all i know how , but he wo n't dance properly . i must now sell him to the butcher and make what money out of him i can . there is nothing else to be done . "
bewildered .
how did the wife feel at her husband's request ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7187
how did the wife feel at her husband's request ?
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feeling
explicit
sagacious-monkey-and-boar
the woman felt very sorry for the poor little animal , and pleaded for her husband to spare the monkey , but her pleading was all in vain , the man was determined to sell him to the butcher . now the monkey was in the next room and overheard every word of the conversation . he soon understood that he was to be killed , and he said to himself : " barbarous , indeed , is my master ! here i have served him faithfully for years , and instead of allowing me to end my days comfortably and in peace , he is going to let me be cut up by the butcher , and my poor body is to be roasted and stewed and eaten ? woe is me ! what am i to do . ah ! a bright thought has struck me ! there is , i know , a wild boar living in the forest near by . i have often heard tell of his wisdom . perhaps if i go to him and tell him the strait i am in he will give me his counsel . i will go and try . "
the woman felt very sorry for the poor little animal .
why did the woman plead her husband to spare the monkey ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7188
why did the woman plead her husband to spare the monkey ?
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sagacious-monkey-and-boar
the woman felt very sorry for the poor little animal , and pleaded for her husband to spare the monkey , but her pleading was all in vain , the man was determined to sell him to the butcher . now the monkey was in the next room and overheard every word of the conversation . he soon understood that he was to be killed , and he said to himself : " barbarous , indeed , is my master ! here i have served him faithfully for years , and instead of allowing me to end my days comfortably and in peace , he is going to let me be cut up by the butcher , and my poor body is to be roasted and stewed and eaten ? woe is me ! what am i to do . ah ! a bright thought has struck me ! there is , i know , a wild boar living in the forest near by . i have often heard tell of his wisdom . perhaps if i go to him and tell him the strait i am in he will give me his counsel . i will go and try . "
the monkey was in the next room and overheard every word of the conversation .
how did the monkey know he was about to be killed ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7189
how did the monkey know he was about to be killed ?
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sagacious-monkey-and-boar
the woman felt very sorry for the poor little animal , and pleaded for her husband to spare the monkey , but her pleading was all in vain , the man was determined to sell him to the butcher . now the monkey was in the next room and overheard every word of the conversation . he soon understood that he was to be killed , and he said to himself : " barbarous , indeed , is my master ! here i have served him faithfully for years , and instead of allowing me to end my days comfortably and in peace , he is going to let me be cut up by the butcher , and my poor body is to be roasted and stewed and eaten ? woe is me ! what am i to do . ah ! a bright thought has struck me ! there is , i know , a wild boar living in the forest near by . i have often heard tell of his wisdom . perhaps if i go to him and tell him the strait i am in he will give me his counsel . i will go and try . "
sad .
how did the monkey feel to hear the man's plan ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7190
how did the monkey feel to hear the man's plan ?
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local
feeling
implicit
sagacious-monkey-and-boar
the woman felt very sorry for the poor little animal , and pleaded for her husband to spare the monkey , but her pleading was all in vain , the man was determined to sell him to the butcher . now the monkey was in the next room and overheard every word of the conversation . he soon understood that he was to be killed , and he said to himself : " barbarous , indeed , is my master ! here i have served him faithfully for years , and instead of allowing me to end my days comfortably and in peace , he is going to let me be cut up by the butcher , and my poor body is to be roasted and stewed and eaten ? woe is me ! what am i to do . ah ! a bright thought has struck me ! there is , i know , a wild boar living in the forest near by . i have often heard tell of his wisdom . perhaps if i go to him and tell him the strait i am in he will give me his counsel . i will go and try . "
talk to the wise wild boar .
how did the monkey plan to stay alive ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7191
how did the monkey plan to stay alive ?
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local
action
implicit
sagacious-monkey-and-boar
the woman felt very sorry for the poor little animal , and pleaded for her husband to spare the monkey , but her pleading was all in vain , the man was determined to sell him to the butcher . now the monkey was in the next room and overheard every word of the conversation . he soon understood that he was to be killed , and he said to himself : " barbarous , indeed , is my master ! here i have served him faithfully for years , and instead of allowing me to end my days comfortably and in peace , he is going to let me be cut up by the butcher , and my poor body is to be roasted and stewed and eaten ? woe is me ! what am i to do . ah ! a bright thought has struck me ! there is , i know , a wild boar living in the forest near by . i have often heard tell of his wisdom . perhaps if i go to him and tell him the strait i am in he will give me his counsel . i will go and try . "
he had often heard of tell of his wisdom .
why did the monkey think going to the wild boar would help him ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7192
why did the monkey think going to the wild boar would help him ?
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local
causal relationship
explicit
sagacious-monkey-and-boar
the woman felt very sorry for the poor little animal , and pleaded for her husband to spare the monkey , but her pleading was all in vain , the man was determined to sell him to the butcher . now the monkey was in the next room and overheard every word of the conversation . he soon understood that he was to be killed , and he said to himself : " barbarous , indeed , is my master ! here i have served him faithfully for years , and instead of allowing me to end my days comfortably and in peace , he is going to let me be cut up by the butcher , and my poor body is to be roasted and stewed and eaten ? woe is me ! what am i to do . ah ! a bright thought has struck me ! there is , i know , a wild boar living in the forest near by . i have often heard tell of his wisdom . perhaps if i go to him and tell him the strait i am in he will give me his counsel . i will go and try . " there was no time to lose . the monkey slipped out of the house and ran as quickly as he could to the forest to find the boar . the boar was at home , and the monkey began his tale of woe at once . " good mr . boar , i have heard of your excellent wisdom . i am in great trouble , you alone can help me . i have grown old in the service of my master , and because i can not dance properly now he intends to sell me to the butcher . what do you advise me to do ? i know how clever you are ! "
the man was going to kill him soon .
why did the monkey hurry to see the boar ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7193
why did the monkey hurry to see the boar ?
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summary
causal relationship
implicit
sagacious-monkey-and-boar
there was no time to lose . the monkey slipped out of the house and ran as quickly as he could to the forest to find the boar . the boar was at home , and the monkey began his tale of woe at once . " good mr . boar , i have heard of your excellent wisdom . i am in great trouble , you alone can help me . i have grown old in the service of my master , and because i can not dance properly now he intends to sell me to the butcher . what do you advise me to do ? i know how clever you are ! "
began his tale of woe at once .
what did the monkey do as soon as he saw the boar ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7194
what did the monkey do as soon as he saw the boar ?
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action
explicit
sagacious-monkey-and-boar
the boar was pleased at the flattery and determined to help the monkey . he thought for a little while and then said : " has n't your master a baby ? " " oh , yes , " said the monkey , " he has one infant son . " " does n't it lie by the door in the morning when your mistress begins the work of the day ? well , i will come round early and when i see my opportunity i will seize the child and run off with it . " " what then ? " said the monkey . " why the mother will be in a tremendous scare , and before your master and mistress know what to do , you must run after me and rescue the child and take it home safely to its parents , and you will see that when the butcher comes they wo n't have the heart to sell you . "
seize the child and run off with it .
how did the boar plan to help the monkey ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7195
how did the boar plan to help the monkey ?
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local
action
explicit
sagacious-monkey-and-boar
the boar was pleased at the flattery and determined to help the monkey . he thought for a little while and then said : " has n't your master a baby ? " " oh , yes , " said the monkey , " he has one infant son . " " does n't it lie by the door in the morning when your mistress begins the work of the day ? well , i will come round early and when i see my opportunity i will seize the child and run off with it . " " what then ? " said the monkey . " why the mother will be in a tremendous scare , and before your master and mistress know what to do , you must run after me and rescue the child and take it home safely to its parents , and you will see that when the butcher comes they wo n't have the heart to sell you . "
lie by the door .
what did the baby do every morning ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7196
what did the baby do every morning ?
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action
explicit
sagacious-monkey-and-boar
the monkey thanked the boar many times and then went home . he did not sleep much that night , as you may imagine , for thinking of the morrow . his life depended on whether the boar 's plan succeeded or not . he was the first up , waiting anxiously for what was to happen . it seemed to him a very long time before his master 's wife began to move about and open the shutters to let in the light of day . then all happened as the boar had planned . the mother placed her child near the porch as usual while she tidied up the house and got her breakfast ready . the child was crooning happily in the morning sunlight , dabbing on the mats at the play of light and shadow . suddenly there was a noise in the porch and a loud cry from the child . the mother ran out from the kitchen to the spot , only just in time to see the boar disappearing through the gate with her child in its clutch . she flung out her hands with a loud cry of despair and rushed into the inner room where her husband was still sleeping soundly .
thinking of the morrow .
why did the monkey not sleep much that night ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7197
why did the monkey not sleep much that night ?
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local
causal relationship
explicit
sagacious-monkey-and-boar
the monkey thanked the boar many times and then went home . he did not sleep much that night , as you may imagine , for thinking of the morrow . his life depended on whether the boar 's plan succeeded or not . he was the first up , waiting anxiously for what was to happen . it seemed to him a very long time before his master 's wife began to move about and open the shutters to let in the light of day . then all happened as the boar had planned . the mother placed her child near the porch as usual while she tidied up the house and got her breakfast ready . the child was crooning happily in the morning sunlight , dabbing on the mats at the play of light and shadow . suddenly there was a noise in the porch and a loud cry from the child . the mother ran out from the kitchen to the spot , only just in time to see the boar disappearing through the gate with her child in its clutch . she flung out her hands with a loud cry of despair and rushed into the inner room where her husband was still sleeping soundly .
near the porch .
where did the mother place the child in the morning ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7198
where did the mother place the child in the morning ?
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local
setting
explicit
sagacious-monkey-and-boar
the monkey thanked the boar many times and then went home . he did not sleep much that night , as you may imagine , for thinking of the morrow . his life depended on whether the boar 's plan succeeded or not . he was the first up , waiting anxiously for what was to happen . it seemed to him a very long time before his master 's wife began to move about and open the shutters to let in the light of day . then all happened as the boar had planned . the mother placed her child near the porch as usual while she tidied up the house and got her breakfast ready . the child was crooning happily in the morning sunlight , dabbing on the mats at the play of light and shadow . suddenly there was a noise in the porch and a loud cry from the child . the mother ran out from the kitchen to the spot , only just in time to see the boar disappearing through the gate with her child in its clutch . she flung out her hands with a loud cry of despair and rushed into the inner room where her husband was still sleeping soundly .
the boar disappearing through the gate with her child in its clutch .
what did the wife see when she ran out from the kitchen ?
GEM-FairytaleQA-train-7199
what did the wife see when she ran out from the kitchen ?
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local
action
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