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The narrative underscores that while the dwarf suffers a tangible loss, the girl’s moral failings are not directly punished in a conventional sense. The story emphasizes that deception, especially involving promises and promises about children, is dangerous, and shortcuts often lead to trouble later on.
The speaker laments that the story is “unsatisfying” because the girl "got away with it," hinting at modern desires for moral justice—a reflection of societal evolving expectations about accountability.