Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875, Dulcken, H. W. (Henry William), 1832-1894, Bayes, Alfred Walter, 1832-1909, ill · London : G. Routledge and Sons · leaf 228
behind the clouds,to be safe from further importunity. A drop now fell upon the Lamp, as if from the roof; but the dropexplained that it came from the clouds, and was a present—perhapsthe best present possible. I shall penetrate you so completely that you shall receive the faculty,if you wish it,… … THE OLD STEEET LAMP IN GOOD QUARTERS. Then a bright shooting star fell down, forming a long bright stripe. What was that ? cried the Herrings Head. Did not a star fall ?I really think it went into the Lamp! Certainly if such high-bornpersonages try for this office, we may say good-night and betake…
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