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 262
ld woman,who is wiser than any other personin the world. Do you think shewould like to float about and getthe water over her head? You dont understand me,said the duckling. Well, if we dont understand vou, who is likely to understandyou ? I dont suppose you think that you are wiser than the cat or… … DIJCKLING HAD TO KEEP HIS LEGS CONSTANTLYMOVING, SO THAT THE HOLE IN THE ICESHOULD NOT CLOSE UP. th mgi But are a chatterer, and it is nt pleasant to be in your company. Believe me, I only speak for your own good. I say unpleasantthings to you, but by that you may know your true friends. Now…
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