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 418
. She now came to a large slimy place in the forest, where great fatwater snakes were rolling about, showing their ugly whitish-yellow bellies.In the middle of the open space stood a house built of the white bones ofthe people who had been wrecked. There the sea witch was sitting, whilea toad was… … < Hh,K I.OSIlM. THE LITTLE MERMAID 389 I know what you want, said the witch; it is very stupid of you.But you shall have your way, for it is sure to bring you unhappiness, mypretty princess. You want to get rid of your tishs tail and to have twostumps instead to walk upon, like human beings, so…
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