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Mermaid
A Story
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When Cellini was about five his father chanced to see a creature like a lizard playing in the middle of the fire. He realized what it was and, calling the boy to him, brought it to his attention.
This done, he gave him a great box on his ear. After which, he kissed him.
Anatole France has a story much like the above. A few of the details vary. For instance, the salamander—it is a woman, a Nymph, “of a perfect beauty.” Nonetheless, the pattern of his story is the same.
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