Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875 · London : G. Bell · leaf 126
you shall have some of the childrens powders,said the Dustman. Oh no 1 cried they, and stood so straight that it was apleasure to see them. Well, I cannet tell you any more stories now, said theDustman; I must drill these letters : right, left—right,left! So he drilled the letters till they looked… … Tuesday. As soon as Hialmar was in bed, the Dustman touchedwith his little magic wand all the pieces of furniture in theroom ; whereupon they all began to talk ; and they all talkedabout themselves, excepting the spittoon, who stood quitestill, and was much vexed at their being so vain, all…
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