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"Never mind, never mind, it's gold!" gloated the old woman. "This time you have really brought me a gift!" "But it is my reward," faltered the old man. "Nonsense, you old fool," she scolded. "It is ours. Everything is shared between us. Don't you remember the marriage vows? Now, quickly, open it up, open it up!" And without waiting for him, she impatiently rushed at the box and tore it open! To a din of music the box bursts open and goggling, grinning demons pop out. The old woman staggers back in a swoon and falls in a heap to the floor. The old man closes the box and turns toward her uncertainly. At that moment the song of the sparrow is heard, and Suzume-San appears right, followed by her handmaiden. They move gracefully across the yard and into the hut. |
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