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 406
DOWN BKLOW THE SURFACE OF THE SEA LIVE THE MERMENAND THE MERMAIDS. … THE LITTLE MERMAID FAR out at sea the water is as blue as the petals of the most beautifulcornrtower, and as clear as the purest crystal, but it is very deep —deeper than any cable can reach. Many church towers wouldhave to be placed one on the top ot another to reach from the bottom tothe surface…
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