Meanwhile , the naughty Pandora , and hardly less naughty Epimetheus , remained in their cottage . Both of them had been grievously stung , and were in a good deal of pain , which seemed the more intolerable to them , because it was the very first pain that had ever been felt since the world began . Of course , they were entirely unaccustomed to it , and could have no idea what it meant . Besides all this , they were in exceedingly bad humor , both with themselves and with one another . In order to indulge it to the utmost , Epimetheus sat down sullenly in a corner with his back towards Pandora ; while Pandora flung herself upon the floor and rested her head on the fatal and abominable box . She was crying bitterly , and sobbing as if her heart would break . Suddenly there was a gentle little tap , on the inside of the lid . `` What can that be ? '' cried Pandora , lifting her head . But either Epimetheus had not heard the tap , or was too much out of humor to notice it . At any rate , he made no answer . `` You are very unkind , '' said Pandora , sobbing anew , `` not to speak to me ! '' Again the tap ! It sounded like the tiny knuckles of a fairy 's hand , knocking lightly and playfully on the inside of the box . `` Who are you ? '' asked Pandora , with a little of her former curiosity . `` Who are you , inside of this naughty box ? '' A sweet little voice spoke from within , -- `` Only lift the lid , and you shall see . '' `` No , no , '' answered Pandora , again beginning to sob , `` I have had enough of lifting the lid ! You are inside of the box , naughty creature , and there you shall stay !
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