Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875, Robinson, W. Heath (William Heath), 1872-1944, ill · London : Constable · leaf 243
e in order to beginher work. She plucked with her own delicate hands the dis-agreeable stinging-nettles ; they burned large blisters on herhands and arms, but she bore the pain willingly in the hope ofreleasing her dear brothers. She trampled on the nettles withher naked feet, and spun the green… … THERE WAS ONLY JUST ROOMFOR HER AND THEM her blistered hands, theyfound out what their sisterwas doing for their sakes.The youngest brother wept,and when his tears fell uponher hands, Elise felt no morepain, the blisters disappeared. The whole night she spentin her work, for she couldnot rest till…
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