Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875, Robinson, W. Heath (William Heath), 1872-1944, ill · London : Constable · leaf 184
space, and makingthe scales of the numberless fishes, great and small, crimsonand purple, silver and gold-coloured, appear more brilliant thanever. Through the centre of the saloon flowed a bright, clearstream, on the surface of which danced mermen and mermaidsto the melody of their own sweet… … HANS ANDERSENS FAIRY TALES knew well that there was neither on earth or in the sea a morebeautiful voice than hers. But her thoughts soon returned tothe world above her : she could not forget the handsome prince; she could not controlher sorrow at not having an im-mortal soul. She stole away…
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