`` You were talking about yourself , '' replied the Roman Candle . `` Of course ; I knew I was discussing some interesting subject when I was so rudely interrupted . I hate rudeness and bad manners of every kind , for I am extremely sensitive . No one in the whole world is so sensitive as I am , I am quite sure of that . '' `` What is a sensitive person ? '' said the Cracker to the Roman Candle . `` A person who , because he has corns himself , always treads on other people 's toes , '' answered the Roman Candle in a low whisper ; and the Cracker nearly exploded with laughter . `` Pray , what are you laughing at ? '' inquired the Rocket ; `` I am not laughing . '' `` I am laughing because I am happy , '' replied the Cracker . `` That is a very selfish reason , '' said the Rocket angrily . `` What right have you to be happy ? You should be thinking about others . In fact , you should be thinking about me . I am always thinking about myself , and I expect everybody else to do the same . That is what is called sympathy . It is a beautiful virtue , and I possess it in a high degree . Suppose , for instance , anything happened to me to-night , what a misfortune that would be for every one ! The Prince and Princess would never be happy again , their whole married life would be spoiled ; and as for the King , I know he would not get over it . Really , when I begin to reflect on the importance of my position , I am almost moved to tears . ''
`` If you want to give pleasure to others , '' cried the Roman XXXXX , `` you had better keep yourself dry . ''
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