Brick Fairy Tales: Cinderella, Rapunzel, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Hansel and Gretel, and More (52 page)

“What did Grethel give thee?” “Gave me a needle.”

“Where is the needle, Hans?”

“Stuck it in the hay-cart.”

“That was ill done, Hans. Thou shouldst have stuck the needle in thy sleeve.”

“Never mind, I’ll do better next time.”

“Whither away, Hans?” “To Grethel, mother.” “Behave well, Hans.” “Oh, I’ll behave well. Good-bye, mother.” “Good-bye, Hans.”

Hans comes to Grethel.

“Good day, Grethel.”

“Good day, Hans. What dost thou bring that is good?”

“I bring nothing; I want to have something given to me.”

Grethel presents Hans with a knife.

“Good-bye, Grethel.” “Good-bye Hans.”

Hans takes the knife, sticks it in his sleeve, and goes home.

“Good evening, mother.” “Good evening, Hans. Where hast thou been?”