Beauty and The Beast: Chapter 5
Summer gave way to autumn and The Beast’s attitude towards Rose slowly mellowed, although the moments of genuine cordiality between them never quite returned. He made awkward conversation, took occasional walks with her in the garden, and started sitting beside her again during her reading lessons, which now focused on a book called The History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless. Even now though, he would often depart her company with sudden urgency. Rose noted that he did this not only when his hunger or anger seemed to be emerging, but also when their conversation became livelier or friendlier. She understood why he was being careful to control himself, but it was a mystery why he would not allow their friendship to fully heal. Once they had settled into this new rhythm, Rose resolved to put the …