October 4, 2024 • 21 mins
Heidi by Johanna Spyri - chapter 20 - News from Distant Friends
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STORYTIME FRIDAY
Heidi is a story of goats and a young childs resilience and adventures in the Mountains. It was written in 1880 by Johanna Spyri who was born and lived in Switzerland. A timeless Classic enjoyed by children and adults alike. Echoes from the Mountain is a podcast by Gracious Mountain Therapies
Echoes from the Mountain YouTube Channel can be found here
Music by Chris Collins, Indie Music
Ready to climb your own personal mountain and looking for help? Loraine is an accredited BWRT practitioner, clinical Hypnotherapist and Advanced EFT practitioner. Book an initial consultation at https://www.graciousmountain.co.uk/book-online
If you would like to support my podcast and YouTube channel I do have a buy me a coffee page https://www.buymeacoffee.com/echoesfromthemountain
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Heidi by Joanna Spury, Chapter twenty. News from distant friends
May had come. Warm sunshine was bathing the whole elp
in glorious light, and having melted the last snow, had
brought the first spring flowers to the surface. A merry
(00:23):
spring wind was blowing, drying up the damp places. In
the shadow high above and the azure heaven, the eagle
floated peacefully. Heidi and her grandfather were back on the alp.
The child was so happy to be home again that
(00:44):
she jumped about among the beloved objects. Here she discovered
a new spring bud, and there she watched the gay
little gnats and beetles that were swarming in the sun.
The grandfather was busy in his little shop, and a
sound of hammering and soaring could be heard. Heidi had
(01:07):
to go and see what the grandfather was making. There
before the door stood a neat new chair, while the
old man was busy making a second. Oh, I know
what they are for, said Heidi gaily. You are making
them for Clara and Grandmamma. Oh, but we need a
(01:28):
third or do you think that miss Rottenmeier won't come?
Perhaps I really don't know, said grandfather, But it is
safer to have a chair for her if she should come.
Heidi thoughtfully, looking at the backless chairs, remarked, Grandfather, I
don't think she would sit down on those. Then we
(01:52):
must invite her to sit down on the beautiful green
lounge of grass, quietly, answered the old man. While Heidi
was still wondering what the grandfather had meant, Peter arrived,
whistling and calling as usual. Heidi was soon surrounded by
(02:13):
the goats, who also seemed happy to be back on
the elp. Peter angrily pushed the goats aside, marched up
to Heidi, thrusting a letter into her hand. Did you
get a letter for me on the pasture? Heidi said, astonished, No,
(02:34):
where did it come from? From my bag? The letter
had been given to Peter the previous evening, putting it
in his lunch bag. The boy had forgotten it there
till he opened the bag for his dinner. Heidi immediately
recognized Clara's handwriting, and, bounding over to her grandfather, exclaimed,
(02:56):
a letter has come from Clara. Wouldn't you like me
to read it to your grandfather? Hide immediately read to
her two listeners as follows, Dear Heidi, we are all
packed up and shall travel in two or three days.
Papa is leaving two, but not with us, for he
(03:19):
has to go to Paris first. The dear doctor visits
us now every day, and as soon as he opens
the door, he calls away to the elp, for he
can hardly wait for us to go. If you only
knew how he enjoyed being with you last fall, he
came nearly every day this winter to tell us all
(03:40):
about you and the grandfather, and the mountains and the
flowers he saw. He said that it was so quiet,
in the pure delicious air, away from towns and streets,
that everybody has to get well there. He is much
better himself since his visit, and seems ye younger and happier. Oh,
(04:02):
how I look forward to it all. The Doctor's advice
is that I shall go to Rigat's first for about
six weeks. Then I can go to live in the village,
and from there I shall come to see you every
fine day. Grandmamma, who is coming with me, is looking
forward to the trip. But just think, Miss Rottenmeier does
(04:27):
not want to go. When Grandmamma urges her, she always
declines politely. I think Sebastian must have given her such
a terrible description of the high rocks and fearful abysses
that she is afraid. I think he told her that
it was not safe for anybody, and that only goats
(04:47):
could climb such dreadful heights. She used to be so
eager to go to Switzerland, but now neither to neet
nor she wants to take the risk. I can hardly
wait to see you again. Goodbye, dear Heidi, with much
love from Grandmamma, I am your true friend, Clara. When
(05:12):
Peter heard this, he swung his rod to right and left, furiously,
driving the goats before him. He bounded down the hill.
Heidi visited the grandmother next day, for she had to
tell her the good news. Sitting up in her corner,
the old woman was spinning. As usual, her face looked sad,
(05:35):
for Peter had already announced the near visit of Hidie's friends,
and she dreaded the result. After having poured out her
full heart, Heidi looked at the old woman, What is it,
grandmother said the child. Are you not glad? Oh? Yes, Heidee,
(05:56):
I am glad because you are happy. But Grandma, though
you seem so anxious. Do you still think miss Rottenmyer
is coming? Oh no, it is nothing. Give me your hand,
for I want to be sure that you are still here.
I suppose it will be for the best, even if
I shall not live to see the day. Oh, but
(06:18):
then I would not care about this coming, said the child.
The grandmother had hardly slept all night for thinking of
Clara's coming. Would they take Heidie away from her? Now
that she was well and strong? But for the sake
of the child, she resolved to be brave. Heidi, she said,
(06:40):
please read me the song that begins with God will
see to it. Heidie immediately did as she was told.
She knew nearly all the grandmother's favorite hymns by now,
and always found them quickly. That does me good, child,
the old woman said. The expression of her face seemed
(07:02):
happier and less troubled. Please read it a few times over, child,
she entreated. Thus, evening came, and when Heidi wandered homewards,
one twinkling star after another appeared in the sky. Heidie
stood still every few minutes, looking up to the firmament
(07:25):
in wonder. When she arrived home, her grandfather also was
looking up to the stars, murmuring to himself, what a
wonderful month, one day clearer than the other. The herbs
will be fine and strong this year. The blossom month
(07:50):
had passed, and June, with the long, long days, had come.
Quantities of flowers were blooming everywhere, filling the air with perfume.
The month was nearing its end when one morning Heidi
came running out of the hut where she had already
(08:11):
completed her duties. Suddenly she screamed so loud that the
grandfather hurriedly came out to see what had happened. Grandfather,
come here, look, look, A strange possession was winding up
the elm. First March, two men carrying an open sedan
(08:35):
chair with a young girl in it, wrapped up in
many shawls. Then came a stately lady on horseback, who,
talking with a young guide beside her, looked eagerly right
and left. Then an empty rolling chair carried by a
(08:55):
young fellow was followed by a porter who had so
many covers, shawls, and furs piled up on his basket
that they towered high above his head. They are coming,
they are coming, cried Hide in her joy, and soon
the party had arrived at the top. Great was the
(09:17):
happiness of the children at seeing each other again. When
Grandmamma had descended from her horse, she tenderly greeted Hide first,
and then turned to the uncle, who had approached the group.
The two met like two old friends they had heard
so much about each other. After the first words were exchanged,
(09:42):
the grandmother exclaimed, my dear uncle, what a wonderful residence
you have you who would have ever thought it? Kings
could envy you hear? Oh, how well my hidie is
looking just like a little rose. She continued, drawing the
child closely to her side and patting her cheeks. What
(10:07):
glory everywhere, Clara, what do you say to it all? Clara,
looking about her rapturously, cried, Oh, how wonderful, how glorious.
I have never dreamt it could be as beautiful as that, Oh, Grandmamma,
I wish I could stay here. The uncle had busied
(10:30):
himself in the meantime with getting Clara's rolling chair for her.
Then going up to the girl, he gently lifted her
into her seat, putting some covers over her knees, he
tucked her feet in warmly. It seemed as if the
grandfather had done nothing else all his life. The nurse
(10:53):
lame people, my dear uncle, said the Grandmamma surprised. Please
tell me where you learned that, for I shall send
all the nurses I know here. Immediately the uncle smiled
faintly while he replied, it comes more from care than study.
(11:14):
His face became sad before his eyes had risen by
gone times, for that was the way he used to
care for his poor wounded captain, whom he had found
in Sicily after a violent battle. He alone had been
allowed to nurse him till his death, and now he
(11:36):
would take just as good care of poor lame Clara.
When Clara had looked a long time at the cloudless
sky above and all the rocky crags, she said longingly,
I wish I could walk round the hut to the
fir trees, if I only could see all the things
(11:57):
you told me so much about. Haidee pushed with all
her might, and behold, the chair rolled easily over the
dry grass. When they had come into the little grove,
Clara could not see her fill of those splendid trees
that must have stood there so many many years. Although
(12:21):
the people had changed and vanished. They had remained the same. Ever,
looking down into the valley. When they passed the empty
goat shed, Clara said, pitifully, Oh, grandmamma, if I could
only wait up here for Shfanley and Barley. I am
(12:42):
afraid I shan't see Peter and his goats if we
have to go away so soon again, dear child, enjoy
now what you can, said the grandmamma who had followed.
Oh what wonderful flowers, exclaimed Clara again, Hold bush is
of exquisite red blossoms. Or if I could only pick
(13:05):
some of those bluebells. Heidi immediately gathered a large bunch
put them in Clara's lap. Clara, this is really nothing
in comparison with the many flowers in the pasture. You
must come up once and see them. There are so
many that the ground seems golden with them. If you
(13:25):
ever sit down among them, you will feel as if
you could never get up anymore. It is so beautiful.
Oh Grandmamma, do you think I could ever go up there?
Clara asked, with a wild longing in her eyes. If
I could only walk with you, Heidi and climb round everywhere,
(13:47):
I'll push you Heidi said, for comfort. To show how
easy it was, she pushed the chair at such a
rate that it would have tumbled down the mountain if
the grandfather had not stopped it. At the last last moment.
It was time for dinner. Now the table was spread
near the bench, and soon everybody sat down. The grandmother
(14:11):
was so overcome by the view and the delicious wind
that fanned her cheek, that she remarked, what a wondrous
place this is. I have never seen its like. But
what do I see? She continued, I think you are
actually eating your second piece of cheese. Clara, Oh, grandmamma,
(14:36):
it tastes better than all the things we get in ragats,
replied the child, eagerly eating the savory dish. Don't stop.
Our mountain wind helps along. Weather cooking is faulty, contentedly,
said the old man. During the meal, the uncle and
the grandmamma had soon got into a lively conversation. They
(15:00):
seemed to agree on many things and understood each other
like old friends. A little later, the grandmamma looked over
to the west. We must soon start, Clara, for the
sun is already low. Our guides will be here shortly.
Clara's face had become sad, and she entreated, Oh, please,
(15:25):
let us stay here another hour or so. We haven't
even seen the hut yet. I wish the day were
twice as long. The Grandmamma assented to Clara's wish to
go inside. When the rolling chair was found too broad
for the door, the uncle quietly lifted Clara in his
strong arms and carried her in. Grandmamma was eagerly looking
(15:51):
about her, glad to see everything so neat. Then, going
up the little ladder to the hayloft, she discovered Hide's bed.
Is that your bed? Hide? What a delicious perfume. It
must be a healthy place to sleep, she said, looking
(16:12):
out through the window. The grandfather with Clara, was coming
up too, with Hide following. Clara was perfectly entranced. What
a lovely place to sleep. Oh, Hidy, you can look
right up to the sky from your bed. What a
(16:34):
good smell. You can hear the fir trees roar here,
can't you? Oh? I never saw a more delightful bedroom.
The uncle, looking at the old lady, said, now I
have an idea that it would give Clara new strength
to stay up here with us. A little while. Of course,
(16:57):
I only mean if you did not object. You have
brought so many wraps that we can easily make a
soft bed for Clara. Here, my dear lady, you can
easily leave the care to me. I'll undertake it gladly.
The children screamed for joy, and Grandmamma's face was beaming.
(17:20):
What a fine man you are, she burst out. I
was just thinking myself that as stay here would strengthen
the child. But then I thought of the care and
trouble for you, And now you have offered to do
it as if it was nothing at all. How can
I thank you enough? Uncle? After shaking hands many times,
(17:45):
the two prepared Clara's bed, which, thanks to the old
lady's precautions, were soon so soft that the hay could
not be felt through at all. The uncle had carried
his new patient back to her rolling chair, and there
they found her sitting with Heidi beside her. They were
(18:08):
eagerly talking of their plans for the coming weeks. When
they were told that Clara might stay for a month
or so, their faces beamed more than ever. The guide
with the horse and the carriers of the chair now appeared,
But the last two were not needed anymore and could
(18:29):
be sent away. When the grandmother got ready to leave,
Clara called gaily to her, Oh, grandmamma, it won't be
long for you must often come and see us. While
the uncle was leading the horse down the steep incline,
the Grandmamma told him that she would go back to
rigats for the Doorfley was too lonely for her. She
(18:54):
also promised to come back from time to time. Before
the grandfather had returned, Peter came racing down to the
hut with all his goats. Seeing Heidi, they ran up
to her in haste, and so Clara made the acquaintance
as Sharnleigh and Barley and all the others. Peter, however,
(19:19):
kept away, only sending furious looks at the two girls.
When they bade him good night, he only ran away,
beating the air with his stick. The end of the
joyous day had come. The two children were both lying
(19:40):
in their beds. Oh, Heidy, Clara exclaimed, I can see
so many glittering stars, and I feel as if we
were driving in a high carriage straight into the sky. Yes,
and do you know why the stars twinkle so merrily?
Int Heidi? No, but tell me, because they know that
(20:05):
God in heaven looks after us mortals, and we never
need to fear see they twinkle and show us how
to be merry too. But Clara, we must not forget
to pray to God and ask him to think of
us and keep us safe. Sitting up in bed, they
(20:27):
then said their evening prayer. As soon as Heidi lay down,
she fell asleep, but Clara could not sleep quite yet.
It was too wonderful to see the stars from her bed.
In truth, she had never seen them before, because in
(20:49):
Frankfurt all the blinds were always down long before the
stars came out, and at night she had never been
outside the house. She could hardly keep her eyes shut
and had to open them again and again to watch
(21:09):
the twinkling, glistening stars, till her eyes closed at last,
and she saw two big glittering stars in her dream
Heidi by Joanna Spury, Chapter twenty. News from distant friends
May had come. Warm sunshine was bathing the whole elp
in glorious light, and having melted the last snow, had
brought the first spring flowers to the surface. A merry
(00:23):
spring wind was blowing, drying up the damp places. In
the shadow high above and the azure heaven, the eagle
floated peacefully. Heidi and her grandfather were back on the alp.
The child was so happy to be home again that
(00:44):
she jumped about among the beloved objects. Here she discovered
a new spring bud, and there she watched the gay
little gnats and beetles that were swarming in the sun.
The grandfather was busy in his little shop, and a
sound of hammering and soaring could be heard. Heidi had
(01:07):
to go and see what the grandfather was making. There
before the door stood a neat new chair, while the
old man was busy making a second. Oh, I know
what they are for, said Heidi gaily. You are making
them for Clara and Grandmamma. Oh, but we need a
(01:28):
third or do you think that miss Rottenmeier won't come?
Perhaps I really don't know, said grandfather, But it is
safer to have a chair for her if she should come.
Heidi thoughtfully, looking at the backless chairs, remarked, Grandfather, I
don't think she would sit down on those. Then we
(01:52):
must invite her to sit down on the beautiful green
lounge of grass, quietly, answered the old man. While Heidi
was still wondering what the grandfather had meant, Peter arrived,
whistling and calling as usual. Heidi was soon surrounded by
(02:13):
the goats, who also seemed happy to be back on
the elp. Peter angrily pushed the goats aside, marched up
to Heidi, thrusting a letter into her hand. Did you
get a letter for me on the pasture? Heidi said, astonished, No,
(02:34):
where did it come from? From my bag? The letter
had been given to Peter the previous evening, putting it
in his lunch bag. The boy had forgotten it there
till he opened the bag for his dinner. Heidi immediately
recognized Clara's handwriting, and, bounding over to her grandfather, exclaimed,
(02:56):
a letter has come from Clara. Wouldn't you like me
to read it to your grandfather? Hide immediately read to
her two listeners as follows, Dear Heidi, we are all
packed up and shall travel in two or three days.
Papa is leaving two, but not with us, for he
(03:19):
has to go to Paris first. The dear doctor visits
us now every day, and as soon as he opens
the door, he calls away to the elp, for he
can hardly wait for us to go. If you only
knew how he enjoyed being with you last fall, he
came nearly every day this winter to tell us all
(03:40):
about you and the grandfather, and the mountains and the
flowers he saw. He said that it was so quiet,
in the pure delicious air, away from towns and streets,
that everybody has to get well there. He is much
better himself since his visit, and seems ye younger and happier. Oh,
(04:02):
how I look forward to it all. The Doctor's advice
is that I shall go to Rigat's first for about
six weeks. Then I can go to live in the village,
and from there I shall come to see you every
fine day. Grandmamma, who is coming with me, is looking
forward to the trip. But just think, Miss Rottenmeier does
(04:27):
not want to go. When Grandmamma urges her, she always
declines politely. I think Sebastian must have given her such
a terrible description of the high rocks and fearful abysses
that she is afraid. I think he told her that
it was not safe for anybody, and that only goats
(04:47):
could climb such dreadful heights. She used to be so
eager to go to Switzerland, but now neither to neet
nor she wants to take the risk. I can hardly
wait to see you again. Goodbye, dear Heidi, with much
love from Grandmamma, I am your true friend, Clara. When
(05:12):
Peter heard this, he swung his rod to right and left, furiously,
driving the goats before him. He bounded down the hill.
Heidi visited the grandmother next day, for she had to
tell her the good news. Sitting up in her corner,
the old woman was spinning. As usual, her face looked sad,
(05:35):
for Peter had already announced the near visit of Hidie's friends,
and she dreaded the result. After having poured out her
full heart, Heidi looked at the old woman, What is it,
grandmother said the child. Are you not glad? Oh? Yes, Heidee,
(05:56):
I am glad because you are happy. But Grandma, though
you seem so anxious. Do you still think miss Rottenmyer
is coming? Oh no, it is nothing. Give me your hand,
for I want to be sure that you are still here.
I suppose it will be for the best, even if
I shall not live to see the day. Oh, but
(06:18):
then I would not care about this coming, said the child.
The grandmother had hardly slept all night for thinking of
Clara's coming. Would they take Heidie away from her? Now
that she was well and strong? But for the sake
of the child, she resolved to be brave. Heidi, she said,
(06:40):
please read me the song that begins with God will
see to it. Heidie immediately did as she was told.
She knew nearly all the grandmother's favorite hymns by now,
and always found them quickly. That does me good, child,
the old woman said. The expression of her face seemed
(07:02):
happier and less troubled. Please read it a few times over, child,
she entreated. Thus, evening came, and when Heidi wandered homewards,
one twinkling star after another appeared in the sky. Heidie
stood still every few minutes, looking up to the firmament
(07:25):
in wonder. When she arrived home, her grandfather also was
looking up to the stars, murmuring to himself, what a
wonderful month, one day clearer than the other. The herbs
will be fine and strong this year. The blossom month
(07:50):
had passed, and June, with the long, long days, had come.
Quantities of flowers were blooming everywhere, filling the air with perfume.
The month was nearing its end when one morning Heidi
came running out of the hut where she had already
(08:11):
completed her duties. Suddenly she screamed so loud that the
grandfather hurriedly came out to see what had happened. Grandfather,
come here, look, look, A strange possession was winding up
the elm. First March, two men carrying an open sedan
(08:35):
chair with a young girl in it, wrapped up in
many shawls. Then came a stately lady on horseback, who,
talking with a young guide beside her, looked eagerly right
and left. Then an empty rolling chair carried by a
(08:55):
young fellow was followed by a porter who had so
many covers, shawls, and furs piled up on his basket
that they towered high above his head. They are coming,
they are coming, cried Hide in her joy, and soon
the party had arrived at the top. Great was the
(09:17):
happiness of the children at seeing each other again. When
Grandmamma had descended from her horse, she tenderly greeted Hide first,
and then turned to the uncle, who had approached the group.
The two met like two old friends they had heard
so much about each other. After the first words were exchanged,
(09:42):
the grandmother exclaimed, my dear uncle, what a wonderful residence
you have you who would have ever thought it? Kings
could envy you hear? Oh, how well my hidie is
looking just like a little rose. She continued, drawing the
child closely to her side and patting her cheeks. What
(10:07):
glory everywhere, Clara, what do you say to it all? Clara,
looking about her rapturously, cried, Oh, how wonderful, how glorious.
I have never dreamt it could be as beautiful as that, Oh, Grandmamma,
I wish I could stay here. The uncle had busied
(10:30):
himself in the meantime with getting Clara's rolling chair for her.
Then going up to the girl, he gently lifted her
into her seat, putting some covers over her knees, he
tucked her feet in warmly. It seemed as if the
grandfather had done nothing else all his life. The nurse
(10:53):
lame people, my dear uncle, said the Grandmamma surprised. Please
tell me where you learned that, for I shall send
all the nurses I know here. Immediately the uncle smiled
faintly while he replied, it comes more from care than study.
(11:14):
His face became sad before his eyes had risen by
gone times, for that was the way he used to
care for his poor wounded captain, whom he had found
in Sicily after a violent battle. He alone had been
allowed to nurse him till his death, and now he
(11:36):
would take just as good care of poor lame Clara.
When Clara had looked a long time at the cloudless
sky above and all the rocky crags, she said longingly,
I wish I could walk round the hut to the
fir trees, if I only could see all the things
(11:57):
you told me so much about. Haidee pushed with all
her might, and behold, the chair rolled easily over the
dry grass. When they had come into the little grove,
Clara could not see her fill of those splendid trees
that must have stood there so many many years. Although
(12:21):
the people had changed and vanished. They had remained the same. Ever,
looking down into the valley. When they passed the empty
goat shed, Clara said, pitifully, Oh, grandmamma, if I could
only wait up here for Shfanley and Barley. I am
(12:42):
afraid I shan't see Peter and his goats if we
have to go away so soon again, dear child, enjoy
now what you can, said the grandmamma who had followed.
Oh what wonderful flowers, exclaimed Clara again, Hold bush is
of exquisite red blossoms. Or if I could only pick
(13:05):
some of those bluebells. Heidi immediately gathered a large bunch
put them in Clara's lap. Clara, this is really nothing
in comparison with the many flowers in the pasture. You
must come up once and see them. There are so
many that the ground seems golden with them. If you
(13:25):
ever sit down among them, you will feel as if
you could never get up anymore. It is so beautiful.
Oh Grandmamma, do you think I could ever go up there?
Clara asked, with a wild longing in her eyes. If
I could only walk with you, Heidi and climb round everywhere,
(13:47):
I'll push you Heidi said, for comfort. To show how
easy it was, she pushed the chair at such a
rate that it would have tumbled down the mountain if
the grandfather had not stopped it. At the last last moment.
It was time for dinner. Now the table was spread
near the bench, and soon everybody sat down. The grandmother
(14:11):
was so overcome by the view and the delicious wind
that fanned her cheek, that she remarked, what a wondrous
place this is. I have never seen its like. But
what do I see? She continued, I think you are
actually eating your second piece of cheese. Clara, Oh, grandmamma,
(14:36):
it tastes better than all the things we get in ragats,
replied the child, eagerly eating the savory dish. Don't stop.
Our mountain wind helps along. Weather cooking is faulty, contentedly,
said the old man. During the meal, the uncle and
the grandmamma had soon got into a lively conversation. They
(15:00):
seemed to agree on many things and understood each other
like old friends. A little later, the grandmamma looked over
to the west. We must soon start, Clara, for the
sun is already low. Our guides will be here shortly.
Clara's face had become sad, and she entreated, Oh, please,
(15:25):
let us stay here another hour or so. We haven't
even seen the hut yet. I wish the day were
twice as long. The Grandmamma assented to Clara's wish to
go inside. When the rolling chair was found too broad
for the door, the uncle quietly lifted Clara in his
strong arms and carried her in. Grandmamma was eagerly looking
(15:51):
about her, glad to see everything so neat. Then, going
up the little ladder to the hayloft, she discovered Hide's bed.
Is that your bed? Hide? What a delicious perfume. It
must be a healthy place to sleep, she said, looking
(16:12):
out through the window. The grandfather with Clara, was coming
up too, with Hide following. Clara was perfectly entranced. What
a lovely place to sleep. Oh, Hidy, you can look
right up to the sky from your bed. What a
(16:34):
good smell. You can hear the fir trees roar here,
can't you? Oh? I never saw a more delightful bedroom.
The uncle, looking at the old lady, said, now I
have an idea that it would give Clara new strength
to stay up here with us. A little while. Of course,
(16:57):
I only mean if you did not object. You have
brought so many wraps that we can easily make a
soft bed for Clara. Here, my dear lady, you can
easily leave the care to me. I'll undertake it gladly.
The children screamed for joy, and Grandmamma's face was beaming.
(17:20):
What a fine man you are, she burst out. I
was just thinking myself that as stay here would strengthen
the child. But then I thought of the care and
trouble for you, And now you have offered to do
it as if it was nothing at all. How can
I thank you enough? Uncle? After shaking hands many times,
(17:45):
the two prepared Clara's bed, which, thanks to the old
lady's precautions, were soon so soft that the hay could
not be felt through at all. The uncle had carried
his new patient back to her rolling chair, and there
they found her sitting with Heidi beside her. They were
(18:08):
eagerly talking of their plans for the coming weeks. When
they were told that Clara might stay for a month
or so, their faces beamed more than ever. The guide
with the horse and the carriers of the chair now appeared,
But the last two were not needed anymore and could
(18:29):
be sent away. When the grandmother got ready to leave,
Clara called gaily to her, Oh, grandmamma, it won't be
long for you must often come and see us. While
the uncle was leading the horse down the steep incline,
the Grandmamma told him that she would go back to
rigats for the Doorfley was too lonely for her. She
(18:54):
also promised to come back from time to time. Before
the grandfather had returned, Peter came racing down to the
hut with all his goats. Seeing Heidi, they ran up
to her in haste, and so Clara made the acquaintance
as Sharnleigh and Barley and all the others. Peter, however,
(19:19):
kept away, only sending furious looks at the two girls.
When they bade him good night, he only ran away,
beating the air with his stick. The end of the
joyous day had come. The two children were both lying
(19:40):
in their beds. Oh, Heidy, Clara exclaimed, I can see
so many glittering stars, and I feel as if we
were driving in a high carriage straight into the sky. Yes,
and do you know why the stars twinkle so merrily?
Int Heidi? No, but tell me, because they know that
(20:05):
God in heaven looks after us mortals, and we never
need to fear see they twinkle and show us how
to be merry too. But Clara, we must not forget
to pray to God and ask him to think of
us and keep us safe. Sitting up in bed, they
(20:27):
then said their evening prayer. As soon as Heidi lay down,
she fell asleep, but Clara could not sleep quite yet.
It was too wonderful to see the stars from her bed.
In truth, she had never seen them before, because in
(20:49):
Frankfurt all the blinds were always down long before the
stars came out, and at night she had never been
outside the house. She could hardly keep her eyes shut
and had to open them again and again to watch
(21:09):
the twinkling, glistening stars, till her eyes closed at last,
and she saw two big glittering stars in her dream
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