Pyle, Howard, 1853-1911 · New York : Harper and Brothers, printers and publishers · leaf 148
wanted the apple yonder, andthat she must pluck it for her sister to take to him; if shedid not do as they said they would throw her into thewell. So Christine had to pluck the fruit; and as soon PEPPER AND SALT 105 as she had done so the oldest sister wrapped it up in anapkin and set off with it… … After that they did not let her stand outside the doortill her toes were cold, I can tell you. As soon as shehad come to the King she opened her napkin. Believeme or not as you please, all the same, I tell you that therewas nothing in the napkin but a hard round stone. Whenthe King saw only a stone…
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