October 11, 2024 • 12 mins
Heidi by Johanna Spyri - Chapter 21 - On Further Events On The Alp
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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 Spiray, chapter twenty one of further events
on the elp. The sun was just rising, and the
arm uncle was watching how mountain and Dale awoke to
the new day, and the clouds above grew brighter. Next,
(00:26):
the old man turned to go back into the hut
and softly climbed the ladder. Clara, having just a moment ago,
opened her eyes, looked about her in amazement. Bright sunbeams
danced on her bed. Where was she? But soon she
(00:51):
discovered her sleeping friend and heard the grandfather's cheery voice,
How did you sleep? Not tired? Clara, feeling fresh and rested,
said that she had never slept better in all her life.
(01:11):
Heidee was soon awake too, and lost no time in
coming down to join Clara, who was already sitting in
the sun. A cool morning breeze fanned their cheeks, and
the spicy fragrance from the fir trees filled their lungs
with every breath. Clara had never experienced such well being
(01:39):
in all her life. She had never breathed such pure,
cool morning air, and never felt such warm, delicious sunshine
on her feet and hands. It surpassed all her expectations. Oh, Heidi,
(02:01):
I wish I could always stay up here with you,
she said. Now can you see that everything is as
beautiful as I told you? Heidi replied triumphantly. Up on
the elp with Grandfather is the loveliest spot in all
the world. The grandfather was just coming out of the
(02:25):
shed with two full bowls of steaming snow white milk,
Handing one to each of the children. He said to Clara,
this will do you good, little girl. It comes from
Shranleigh and will give you strength to your health. Just
(02:46):
drink it, he said encouragingly. For Clara had hesitated a little,
but when she saw that Heidie's bowl was nearly empty already,
she also drank without even stopping. Oh how good it was.
It tasted like cinnamon and sugar. We'll take two tomorrow,
(03:13):
said the grandfather. After their breakfast, Peter arrived while the
goats were rushing up to hide, bleating loudly. The grandfather
took the boy aside. Just listen and do what I
tell you, he said. From now on, you must let
(03:37):
van Lee go wherever she likes. She knows where to
get the richest herbs, and you must follow her, even
if she should go higher up than usual. It won't
do you any harm. To climb a little more and
we'll do all the others good. I want the goats
to give me splendid milk. Remember what are you looking at?
(04:02):
So furiously? Peter was silent, and without more Ado started off,
still angrily looking back. Now and then, as Heidi had
followed a little way, Peter called to her. You must
come along, heide, Shanny has to be followed everywhere. No,
(04:25):
but I can't, Heidie, call back. I won't be able
to come as long as Clara is with me. Grandfather
has promised, though, to let us come up with you. Once.
With those words, Heidi returned to Clara, while the goat
herder was hurrying onward, angrily shaking his fists. The children
(04:49):
had promised to write a letter to Grandmamma every day,
so they immediately started on their task. Heidie brought out
her own little three legged stool, her school books and
her papers, and with these on Clara's lap, they began
to write. Clara stopped after nearly every sentence, for she
(05:15):
had to look around. Oh how peaceful it was, with
the little gnats dancing in the sun and the rustling
of the trees. From time to time they could hear
the shouting of a shepherd re echoed from many rocks.
The morning had passed, they knew not how, and dinner
(05:40):
was ready. They again ate outside, for Clara had to
be in the open air all day if possible. The
afternoon was spent in the cool shadow of the fir trees.
Clara had many things to relate of Frankfort and all
the people that Heidi knew. It was not long before
(06:04):
Peter arrived with his flock, but without even answering the
girl's friendly greeting, he disappeared with a grim scowl. While
Shanley was being milked in the shed, Clara said, Oh, Heidi,
(06:25):
I feel as if I could not wait for my milk.
Isn't it funny? All my life I have only eaten
because I had to. Everything always tasted to me like cod, liver, oil,
and I have often wished that I should never have
to eat, And now I am so hungry. Oh, yes,
(06:49):
I know, Heidi replied. She had to think of the
days in Frankfort when her food seemed to stick in
her throat. Last, the full bowls were brought by the
old man. Clara seizing hers, eagerly drank the contents in
(07:09):
one draft, and even finished before Heidi. Please may I
have a little more, she asked, holding out the bowl,
nodding much pleased, the grandfather soon refilled it. This time
he also brought with him a slice of bread and
(07:30):
butter for the children. He had gone to mind Sus
that afternoon to get the butter, and his trouble was
well rewarded. They enjoyed it as if it had been
the rarest dish. This evening, Clara fell asleep the moment
(07:50):
she lay down. Two or three days passed in this
pleasant way. The next brought surprise. Two strong porters came
up the elp, each carrying on his back a fresh
white bed. They also brought a letter from Grandmamma, in
(08:15):
which she thanked the children for their faithful writing and
told them that the beds were meant for them. When
they went to sleep that night, they found their new
beds in exactly the same position as their former ones
had been. Clara's rapture in her new life grew greater
(08:39):
every day, and she could not write enough of the
Grandfather's kindly care and of Heidi's entertaining stories. She told
her Grandmamma that her first thought in the morning always
was thank God, I'm still in the elm Hut. Grandmamma
(09:02):
was highly pleased at those reports, and put her projected
visit off a little while, for she had found the
ride pretty tiring. The grandfather took excellent care of his
little patient, and no day passed on which he did
not climb around to find the most savory herbs for Scharnlei.
(09:27):
The little goat thrived so that everybody could see it
in the way her eyes were flashing. It was the
third week of Clara's stay. Every morning, after the grandfather
had carried her down, he said to her, would my
Clara try to stand a little? Clara alway sighed, oh,
(09:49):
it hurts me so, But though she would cling to him,
he made her stand a little longer every day. This
summer was the finest that had been for years. Day
after day the sun shone on a cloudless sky, and
(10:11):
at night it would pour its purple rosy light down
on the rocks and snowfields, till everything seemed to glow
like fire. Heidi had told Clara over and over again
of all the flowers on the pasture of the masses
(10:36):
of golden roses and the blue flowers that covered the ground.
She had just been telling it again when a longing
seized her, and jumping up, she ran over to her grandfather,
who was busy carving in the shop. Oh, grandfather, she
(10:56):
cried from afar. Won't you come with us to the
pasture tomorrow? Oh it's so beautiful up there. Now, all right,
I will, he replied, but tell Clara that she must
do something to please me. She must try to stand
longer this evening for me. Heidi merrily came running with
(11:19):
her message. Of course, Clara promised, for was it not
her greatest wish to go up with Heidi to the pasture.
When Peter returned this evening, he heard of the plan
for the morrow, but for answer, Peter only growled, nearly
(11:41):
hitting poor Thistlefinch in his anger. The children had just
resolved to stay awake all night to talk about the
coming day when their conversation suddenly ceased and they were
both peacefully slumbering. In her dreams, Clara saw before her
(12:05):
a field that was thickly strewn with light blue flowers,
while Heidi heard the eagles scream to her from above
come come come
Heidi by Joanna Spiray, chapter twenty one of further events
on the elp. The sun was just rising, and the
arm uncle was watching how mountain and Dale awoke to
the new day, and the clouds above grew brighter. Next,
(00:26):
the old man turned to go back into the hut
and softly climbed the ladder. Clara, having just a moment ago,
opened her eyes, looked about her in amazement. Bright sunbeams
danced on her bed. Where was she? But soon she
(00:51):
discovered her sleeping friend and heard the grandfather's cheery voice,
How did you sleep? Not tired? Clara, feeling fresh and rested,
said that she had never slept better in all her life.
(01:11):
Heidee was soon awake too, and lost no time in
coming down to join Clara, who was already sitting in
the sun. A cool morning breeze fanned their cheeks, and
the spicy fragrance from the fir trees filled their lungs
with every breath. Clara had never experienced such well being
(01:39):
in all her life. She had never breathed such pure,
cool morning air, and never felt such warm, delicious sunshine
on her feet and hands. It surpassed all her expectations. Oh, Heidi,
(02:01):
I wish I could always stay up here with you,
she said. Now can you see that everything is as
beautiful as I told you? Heidi replied triumphantly. Up on
the elp with Grandfather is the loveliest spot in all
the world. The grandfather was just coming out of the
(02:25):
shed with two full bowls of steaming snow white milk,
Handing one to each of the children. He said to Clara,
this will do you good, little girl. It comes from
Shranleigh and will give you strength to your health. Just
(02:46):
drink it, he said encouragingly. For Clara had hesitated a little,
but when she saw that Heidie's bowl was nearly empty already,
she also drank without even stopping. Oh how good it was.
It tasted like cinnamon and sugar. We'll take two tomorrow,
(03:13):
said the grandfather. After their breakfast, Peter arrived while the
goats were rushing up to hide, bleating loudly. The grandfather
took the boy aside. Just listen and do what I
tell you, he said. From now on, you must let
(03:37):
van Lee go wherever she likes. She knows where to
get the richest herbs, and you must follow her, even
if she should go higher up than usual. It won't
do you any harm. To climb a little more and
we'll do all the others good. I want the goats
to give me splendid milk. Remember what are you looking at?
(04:02):
So furiously? Peter was silent, and without more Ado started off,
still angrily looking back. Now and then, as Heidi had
followed a little way, Peter called to her. You must
come along, heide, Shanny has to be followed everywhere. No,
(04:25):
but I can't, Heidie, call back. I won't be able
to come as long as Clara is with me. Grandfather
has promised, though, to let us come up with you. Once.
With those words, Heidi returned to Clara, while the goat
herder was hurrying onward, angrily shaking his fists. The children
(04:49):
had promised to write a letter to Grandmamma every day,
so they immediately started on their task. Heidie brought out
her own little three legged stool, her school books and
her papers, and with these on Clara's lap, they began
to write. Clara stopped after nearly every sentence, for she
(05:15):
had to look around. Oh how peaceful it was, with
the little gnats dancing in the sun and the rustling
of the trees. From time to time they could hear
the shouting of a shepherd re echoed from many rocks.
The morning had passed, they knew not how, and dinner
(05:40):
was ready. They again ate outside, for Clara had to
be in the open air all day if possible. The
afternoon was spent in the cool shadow of the fir trees.
Clara had many things to relate of Frankfort and all
the people that Heidi knew. It was not long before
(06:04):
Peter arrived with his flock, but without even answering the
girl's friendly greeting, he disappeared with a grim scowl. While
Shanley was being milked in the shed, Clara said, Oh, Heidi,
(06:25):
I feel as if I could not wait for my milk.
Isn't it funny? All my life I have only eaten
because I had to. Everything always tasted to me like cod, liver, oil,
and I have often wished that I should never have
to eat, And now I am so hungry. Oh, yes,
(06:49):
I know, Heidi replied. She had to think of the
days in Frankfort when her food seemed to stick in
her throat. Last, the full bowls were brought by the
old man. Clara seizing hers, eagerly drank the contents in
(07:09):
one draft, and even finished before Heidi. Please may I
have a little more, she asked, holding out the bowl,
nodding much pleased, the grandfather soon refilled it. This time
he also brought with him a slice of bread and
(07:30):
butter for the children. He had gone to mind Sus
that afternoon to get the butter, and his trouble was
well rewarded. They enjoyed it as if it had been
the rarest dish. This evening, Clara fell asleep the moment
(07:50):
she lay down. Two or three days passed in this
pleasant way. The next brought surprise. Two strong porters came
up the elp, each carrying on his back a fresh
white bed. They also brought a letter from Grandmamma, in
(08:15):
which she thanked the children for their faithful writing and
told them that the beds were meant for them. When
they went to sleep that night, they found their new
beds in exactly the same position as their former ones
had been. Clara's rapture in her new life grew greater
(08:39):
every day, and she could not write enough of the
Grandfather's kindly care and of Heidi's entertaining stories. She told
her Grandmamma that her first thought in the morning always
was thank God, I'm still in the elm Hut. Grandmamma
(09:02):
was highly pleased at those reports, and put her projected
visit off a little while, for she had found the
ride pretty tiring. The grandfather took excellent care of his
little patient, and no day passed on which he did
not climb around to find the most savory herbs for Scharnlei.
(09:27):
The little goat thrived so that everybody could see it
in the way her eyes were flashing. It was the
third week of Clara's stay. Every morning, after the grandfather
had carried her down, he said to her, would my
Clara try to stand a little? Clara alway sighed, oh,
(09:49):
it hurts me so, But though she would cling to him,
he made her stand a little longer every day. This
summer was the finest that had been for years. Day
after day the sun shone on a cloudless sky, and
(10:11):
at night it would pour its purple rosy light down
on the rocks and snowfields, till everything seemed to glow
like fire. Heidi had told Clara over and over again
of all the flowers on the pasture of the masses
(10:36):
of golden roses and the blue flowers that covered the ground.
She had just been telling it again when a longing
seized her, and jumping up, she ran over to her grandfather,
who was busy carving in the shop. Oh, grandfather, she
(10:56):
cried from afar. Won't you come with us to the
pasture tomorrow? Oh it's so beautiful up there. Now, all right,
I will, he replied, but tell Clara that she must
do something to please me. She must try to stand
longer this evening for me. Heidi merrily came running with
(11:19):
her message. Of course, Clara promised, for was it not
her greatest wish to go up with Heidi to the pasture.
When Peter returned this evening, he heard of the plan
for the morrow, but for answer, Peter only growled, nearly
(11:41):
hitting poor Thistlefinch in his anger. The children had just
resolved to stay awake all night to talk about the
coming day when their conversation suddenly ceased and they were
both peacefully slumbering. In her dreams, Clara saw before her
(12:05):
a field that was thickly strewn with light blue flowers,
while Heidi heard the eagles scream to her from above
come come come
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