Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875, Tegner, Hans, b. 1853, ill, Brækstad, H. L. (Hans Lien), 1845-1915 · New York : The Century Co. · leaf 122
, born in pain and great tribulation. They disappear again, every one of them ; thev disappear before thetime of service is up — the very last one has gone, and it is not a day forrejoicing; it is a day for mourning. So one begins to feel old, although one is young at heart. Such reflections and… … AUNTY TOOTHACHE 93 Good night, my dear child, she said. I shall sleep as if I lay inmy own four-poster. And she slept peacefully ; but peace did not reign either within thehouse or without. The storm rattled the windows, struck the wall withthe long, dangling iron hooks, and rang the neighbors bell…
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