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The Shepherdess and the Sweep part 4
The Sweep spoke most reasonably and sensibly to her, spoke of the old Chinese, and of the Goatsleg High adjutant general military commandant, but...
The Shepherdess and the Sweep part 3
“I cannot bear this,” she said, “I must get out of the cupboard.” But when they were out and looked up at the table,...
The Shepherdess and the Sweep part 2
There he stood, with his face red and white, just like a girl, and that was a mistake, for it might have been blackened...
The Shepherdess and the Sweep part 1
Denmark
Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875)
Andersen was born at Odense. His parents were so poor that he had no chance at first of securing the education...
Love and Bread part 7
“I will help you this once, but not again. I have little enough myself, and you are not my only child.”
Delicacies must be provided...
Love and Bread part 6
Then the young husband went marketing again. He bought strawberries—at a bargain, of course.
“Just fancy,” he triumphantly exclaimed to his housewife, “a pint of...
Love and Bread part 5
After a couple of months more Louise Falk became strangely indisposed. Had she caught cold? Or had she perchance been poisoned by the metal...
Love and Bread part 4
The young husband waits most attentively upon his fair bride. What a pleasure, too! Of course he has had good luncheons before, in his...
Love and Bread part 3
At last the rooms were furnished. The sleeping chamber was like a small sanctuary, the beds standing side by side like chariots taking their...
Love and Bread part 2
“I suppose you are both set on marrying, and I don`t doubt but what you are really fond of each other. So it seems...
