1817-1866, Walton, Cecile, ill · London : John Lane; New York, John Lane company · leaf 99
he sameold man came, and offered his empty purse as his fare. Buthe met with a like reply. The third day it was the youngest brothers turn ; andwhen the old man arrived, and asked to be ferried over forcharity, he answered: Yes, get in, old man. And what is the fare? asked the old man. That depends… … THE PURSE THAT WAS EVER FULL FERRY-MAN AND THE WATER-NYMPHS 55 it is very worn, and looks worth nothing. But if you shakeit, and say: For his sake who gave it, this purse I hold,I wish may always be full of gold ; it will always afford you as much gold as you wishfor. The youngest brother came…
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