Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875, Craigie, William A. (William Alexander), Sir, 1867-1957 · London : H. Milford ; New York : Oxford University Press · leaf 43
not get away from it. Mercy 1 how frightened poor little Thumbelina was when THUMBELINA 33 the Cockchafer flew with her up into the tree ! But especi-ally she was sorry for the fine white butterfly whom shehad bound fast to the leaf, for, if he could not free himselffrom it, he would be forced to… … ^i^^<^^^ declared that she was very pretty, though she did notin the least resemble a cockchafer. Afterwards came allthe other cockchafers who lived in the tree to pay a visit:they looked at Thumbelina, and the lady cockchafersshrugged their feelers and said, Why, she has not even more than two…
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