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 157
first. 125 126 ELDER-TREE MOTHER Just half way up to my knee, said the boy, but then I have tostand in the deepest part! Ah, that s where we have got our wet feet! said the old man; Iought now to tell you a fairy tale, but I dont know any more! But you can make up one, said the little boy. Mt)ther… … THE LID GRADUALLY IFTED ITSELF AND LARdE BRANCHES OF THE ELDER-TREE SHOTH FROM THE URN, EVEN THROUGH THE SPOUT. Will one knock there soon? asked the little hoy, and his motherlaughed, put the elder-tea into the urn and poured boiling water over it. Do tell me a fairy tale, do! Yes, if only it would…
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