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THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES
I never thought that, and not a soul must know it. Am I not fit for my office?—No, it will never do for me to tell that I could not see the stuff.'
'Do you say nothing to it?' said one of the weavers.
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'Oh, it is charming—quite enchanting!' answered the old minister, as he peered through his spectacles. 'What a fine pattern, and what colours! Yes, I shall tell the emperor that I am very much pleased with it.'
'Well, we are glad of that,' said both the weavers;