Princess Splendor : the wood-cutter's daughter (1889)
Miller, E. Rothesay · Tokyo : Kobunsha · leaf 150
, - knowing what was the matter, she sobbed out, From the very beginning of spring, have I wished to tell you, but was afraid of distressing you too much, and now I must speak. I am really a child of the moon and in the bright capital there havea father and mother. Compelled by a decree of fate,I… … . T :•;:_:..___JEj-.— ~ !F -^--~—> this month, some one will come to take meback. Do not think that I wish to leaveyou and go to my former home! she ex-claimed, as the old wood-cutter unable tocontrol himself burst into a violent floodof tears, crying, Ah ! what are you saying ?When I found you…
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