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Evermore did he now see himself as the doer of one deed. Madness, I call this: the exception reversed itself to the rule in him.

There is another madness besides, and it is BEFORE the deed. Ah!

They did no gentle deeds, but cared only for themselves; and when they found their labor was in vain, they tried no longer, but sat weeping.

And soon little Bud found out their gentle deeds, and her friendly words gave them new strength.

Then, with tears, the Fairies answered, "Ah, good little Bud, you have taken the hardest task yourself, and who will repay you for all your deeds of tenderness and mercy in the great world?

Through the dreary months, when they might have dwelt among fair Southern flowers, beneath a smiling sky, they toiled in the dark and silent earth, filling the hearts of the gentle Flower Spirits with grateful love, seeking no reward but the knowledge of their own good deeds, and the joy they always bring.

Then, while happy tears fell, Queen Dew-Drop placed the bright crowns on the bowed heads of the kneeling Fairies, and laid before them the wands their own good deeds had rendered powerful.

OEDIPUS They mark us both and understand that I Wronged by the deeds defend myself with words.

So thou must work thy will; my cause is just But weak without allies; yet will I try, Old as I am, to answer deeds with deeds.

THESEUS I marvel not if thou hast dallied long In converse with thy children and preferred Their speech to mine; I feel no jealousy, I would be famous more by deeds than words.