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The little Marionette thought a few moments, then shook her head.
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But the little Marionette was not to be found.
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And of the men who surround me, dancing like little marionettes all cut by the same pattern.
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And so, still more, as the play went on, the little marionettes trembled and shook with fear.
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The little Marionette made a long pause.
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The little Marionette gave a great sigh.
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I promised to tell you one more story, and I shall do so, answered the little Marionette.
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Poor little marionettes, shall we talk together, I wonder, when the lights of the booth are out?
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The little Marionette thought a moment.
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The little Marionette mused a moment.
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The little Marionette shook her head.
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About a little Marionette like myself, whose best and dearest friend left her and thought she didn't mind.
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So she went on her way, and the little Marionette was once more alone with her sorrow and regret.
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"I am very sorry," answered the little Marionette in a tired voice.
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The little marionettes had hearts.
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The little Marionette looked doubtful.