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the stranger asked , first of all . `` I do not very certainly know , '' replied Manuel `` but mistily I seem to see drowned there the loves and the desires and the adventures I had when I wore another body than this . For the water of Haranton , I must tell you , is not like the water of other fountains , and curious dreams engender in this pool . '' `` I speak no ill against oneirologya , although broad noon is hardly the best time for its practise , '' declared the snub-nosed stranger . `` But what is that thing ? '' he asked , pointing . `` It is the figure of a man , which I have modeled and re-modeled , sir , but can not seem to get exactly to my liking .