Grimm’s Fairy Tales
‘I tied it to a rope, and dragged it home. But the dogs ate it.’
‘That was a stupid business, Hans. You should have carried it on your head.’
‘Never mind, Mother; I ’ll do better next time.’
‘Where are you going, Hans?’
‘To see Grettel, Mother.’
‘Behave properly, then.’
‘All right, Mother. Good-bye.’
‘Good-bye, Hans.’
Hans comes to Grettel.
‘Good morning, Grettel.’
‘Good morning, Hans. What have you brought me?’
‘I’ve brought nothing. What have you got for me?’
Grettel gives Hans a calf.
‘Good-bye, Grettel.’
‘Good-bye, Hans.’
Hans takes the calf, and puts it on his head. It kicks his face.
‘Good evening, Mother.’
‘Good evening, Hans. Where have you been?’
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