and, I will no longer live with you.You had better take her to-morrow out of the house.You can lead her into the forest, and then steal awayfrom her and hurry home. She repeated this so oftenthat at length he consented, but said, At least preparethe girl something for her journey, that she may not… … At length she came to a fine large house. THE WICKED STEPMOTHER 47 The poor girl, thus left alone, wandered all day aboutthe wood seeking for a path, but could find no way outof it. When it grew dark she got up into a tree to passthe night, fearing lest some wild beasts would eat herif she remained…
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