content: his tone was so pleading that mistress madge was unable to resist it , and even the squire was touched . the young lady came forward and took the boy 's hand in her own , and pressing back his curls , she kissed his fair cheek . " you shall be our shepherd , " she said , pleasantly , " and keep the sheep out of the meadows and the cows from getting into the corn . you know , father , " she continued , turning to the squire , " it was only yesterday you said you must get a boy to tend the sheep , and this little boy can do it nicely . " " very well , " replied the squire , " it shall be as you say , and if he is attentive and watchful he will be able to save me a good bit of trouble and so really earn his money . " then he turned to the child and said , " come to me in the morning , my little man , and i will give you a silver horn to blow , that you may call the sheep and the cows whenever they go astray . what is your name ? "
answer: his tone was so pleading .
question: why was madge unable to resist the boy's request ?
target: why was madge unable to resist the boy's request ?
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