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Stories for the household (1889)

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 932

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to be planted here as a substitute for the dead tree that laystretched on the ground. The passers-by stood still and smiled in admiration of its pure vernalfreshness. The older trees, whose buds were still closed, whispered withtheir waving branches, Welcome ! welcome ! The fountain, throw-ing its… … THE TEEES AD3IIEEES. The Dryad felt how her tree was being lifted from the waggon to beplaced in the spot where it was to stand. The roots were covered withearth, and fresh turf was laid on the top. Blooming shrubs and flowersin pots were ranged around ; and thus a little garden arose in the…

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