Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875, Robinson, W. Heath (William Heath), 1872-1944, ill · London : Constable · leaf 191
ermaiden became dearer and dearer to the154 THE LITTLE MERMAID prince every day ; but he only looked upon her as a sweet,gentle child, and the thought of making her his wife neverentered his head. And yet his wife she must be, ere she couldreceive an immortal soul; his wife she must be, or she… … MANY AN EVENING SHE ROSE TO THE PLACE 6 Yes, the prince would say, thou art dearer to me thanany other, for no one is as good as thou art! Thou lovest meso much ; and thou art so like a young maiden whom I haveseen but once, and may never see again. I was on board aship, which was wrecked by a…
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