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This is, to me,
the loveliest and saddest landscape
in the world.
It is the same
as that on the preceding page,
but I have drawn it again
to impress it on your memory.
It is here
that the little prince appeared
on Earth,
and disappeared.
Look at it carefully
so that you will be sure
to recognize it
in case you travel
some day to the African desert.
And, if you should come upon this spot,
please do not hurry on.
Wait for a time,
exactly under the star.
Then, if a little man appears
who laughs,
who has golden hair
and who refuses to answer questions,
you will know who he is.
If this should happen,
please comfort me.
Send me word
that he has come back.
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