Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875, Craigie, William A. (William Alexander), Sir, 1867-1957 · London : H. Milford ; New York : Oxford University Press · leaf 45
Field Mouse—forafter all she was a good old Field Mouse—* come into mywarm room and dine with me. THUMBELINA 35 As she was pleased with Thumbelina, she said, If youlike you may stay with me through the winter, but youmust keep my room clean and neat, and tell me stories,for I am very fond of them.… … He is even better off than I am, has great rooms, anda beautiful black velvety fur. If you could only get himfor your husband you would be well provided for ; but hecannot see at all. You must tell him the very prettieststories you know. But Thumbelina did not care about this ; she wouldnot have…
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