Brick Fairy Tales: Cinderella, Rapunzel, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Hansel and Gretel, and More (53 page)

“With Grethel.”

“What didst thou take her?”

“Took her nothing, she gave me something.”

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

“Where is the knife, Hans?”

“Stuck in my sleeve.”

“That’s ill done, Hans, thou shouldst have put the knife in thy pocket.”

“Never mind, will 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 good thing dost thou bring?”

“I bring nothing, I want something given me.”

Grethel presents Hans with a young goat.

“Good-bye, Grethel.” “Good-bye, Hans.”

Hans takes the goat,