(Back of card)

...Suppertime came, and the beast came and sat at the table, looking at her.

Beauty was greatly frightened, but the beast only said to her: "Pray, do not let me interrupt your eating; and be sure you do not want for anything, for all you see is yours."

"You are very good," replied Beauty.

Beauty supped with an excellent appetite, and had nearly got the better of her dread of the monster when he said to her: "Beauty, will you be my wife!"

She remained silent for a few minutes. At last she replied: "I cannot, Beast."

The beast made no reply, but sighed deeply....