`` You have been trifling with me , '' he cried . `` I am off to the Pyramids . Good-bye ! '' and he flew away . All day long he flew , and at night-time he arrived at the city . `` Where shall I put up ? '' he said ; `` I hope the town has made preparations . '' Then he saw the statue on the tall column . `` I will put up there , '' he cried ; `` it is a fine position , with plenty of fresh air . '' So he alighted just between the feet of the Happy Prince . `` I have a golden bedroom , '' he said softly to himself as he looked round , and he prepared to go to sleep ; but just as he was putting his head under his wing a large drop of water fell on him . `` What a curious thing ! '' he cried ; `` there is not a single cloud in the sky , the stars are quite clear and bright , and yet it is raining . The climate in the north of Europe is really dreadful . The Reed used to like the rain , but that was merely her selfishness . '' Then another drop fell . `` What is the use of a statue if it can not keep the rain off ? '' he said ; `` I must look for a good chimney-pot , '' and he determined to fly away . But before he had opened his wings , a third drop fell , and he looked up , and saw -- Ah ! what did he see ?
The eyes of the Happy XXXXX were filled with tears , and tears were running down his golden cheeks .
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