And the second and the third time he asked, "Kiss me."

"No, thou'lt forget me, as Ivan the merchant's son forgot Vassilissa

the Cunning."

Ivan remembered then; he knew who the beggar was, and said to his

father and mother: "This is my wife."

"Well, if thou hast a wife, then live with her."

They gave rich presents to the new bride, and let her go home; but

Ivan the merchant's son lived with Vassilissa the Cunning, gained

wealth, and shunned trouble.

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