September 6, 2024 • 16 mins
Heidi Chapter 16 - A Guest 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 (00:01):
Heidi by Joanna Spiy chapter sixteen, A guest on the elp.
The early dawn was tinging the mountains, and a fresh
morning breeze rocked the old fir trees to and fro.
Heidi opened her eyes for the rustling of the wind
(00:24):
had awakened her. These sounds always thrilled her heart, and
now they drew her out of bed. Rising hurriedly, she
soon was neatly dressed and combed, Coming down the little
ladder and finding the grandfather's bed empty, she ran outside.
(00:48):
The old man was looking up at the sky to
see what the weather was going to be like that day.
Rosy clouds were passing overhead, but gradually the sky grew
more blue and deep, and soon a golden light passed
(01:08):
over the heights, for the sun was rising in all
his glory. Oh, how lovely good morning, grandfather, Heidi exclaimed,
Are your eyes bright already? The grandfather retorted, holding out
his hand. Haidi than ran over to her beloved fir
(01:32):
trees and danced about while the wind was howling in
the branches. After the old man had washed and milt
the goats, he brought them out of the shed. When
Heidi saw her friends again. She caressed them tenderly, and they,
(01:52):
in their turn, nearly crushed her between them. Sometimes, when
Barley got too Heidi would say, but Barley, you push
me like the big turk, and that was enough to
quiet the goat. Soon Peter arrived with the whole herd,
(02:13):
the Jolly Thistlefinch, ahead of all the others. Heidi, being
soon in the midst of them, was pushed about among them.
Peter was anxious to say a word to the little girl,
so he gave a shrill whistle, urging the goats to
climb ahead. When he was near her, he said, reproachfully,
(02:37):
you really might come with me today? No I can't, Peter,
said Heidi. They might come from Frankfurt any time. I
must be home when they come. How often you have
said that, grumbled the boy. But I mean it, replied Heide.
(02:58):
Do you really think I want to be a when
they come from Frankfort? Do you really think that, Peter?
They could come to Uncle Peter growled. Then the grandfather's
strong voice was heard. Why doesn't the army go forward?
Is it the field Marshal's fault or the fault of
(03:19):
the troop? Peter immediately turned about and led his goats
up the mountain without more ado. Since Heidi had come
home again to her grandfather, she did many things that
had never occurred to her before. For instance, she would
(03:39):
make her bed every morning and run about the hut,
tidying and dusting with an old rag. She would rub
the chairs and table till they all shone, and the
grandfather would exclaim, it is always Sunday with us. Now
Heidi has not been away in Vain on this day.
(04:03):
After breakfast, when Heidi began her self imposed task, it
took her longer than usual, for the weather was too
glorious to stay within. Over and over again, a bright
sunbeam would tempt the busy child outside. How could she
(04:25):
stay indoors when the glistening sunshine was pouring down and
all the mountains seemed to glow. She had to sit
down on the dry, hard ground and look down into
the valley and all about her. Then, suddenly remembering her
(04:46):
little duties, she would hasten back. It was not long, though,
till the roaring fir trees tempting her again. The grandfather
had been busy in her his little shop, merely glancing
over at the child from time to time. Suddenly he
(05:08):
heard her call, oh, grandfather come. He was frightened and
came out quickly. He saw her running down the hill, crying,
they are coming, they are coming. Oh, the doctor is
coming first. When Heidi at last reached her old friend,
(05:29):
he held out his hand, which Heidi immediately seized. In
the full joy of her heart, she exclaimed, how do
you do, doctor? And I thank you a thousand times.
How are you, Heidi? What are you thanking me for already?
(05:50):
The doctor asked with a smile, Because you let me
come home again, the child exclaimed. The gentleman's face lit
up like sunshine. He had certainly not counted on such
a reception on the alp. On the contrary, not even
(06:11):
noticing all the beauty around him, he had climbed up sadly,
for he was sure that heide probably would not know
him any more. He thought that he would be far
from welcome, being obliged to cause her a great disappointment. Instead,
(06:34):
he beheld Heidee's bright eyes looking up at him in
gratefulness and love. She was still holding his arm when
he said, come now, Heidi, and take me to your grandfather,
for I want to see where you live, Like a
kind father. He had taken her hand, but Heidee stood
(06:59):
still and look down the mountain side. But where are
Clara and Grandmamma? She asked, child, I must tell you
something now which will grieve you as much as it
grieves me. Replied the doctor. I had to come alone,
(07:21):
for Clara has been very ill and could not travel.
Of course, Grandmamma has not come either, But the spring
will soon be here, and when the days get long
and warm, they will surely visit you. Haidee was perfectly amazed.
(07:42):
She could not understand how all those things that she
had pictured to herself so clearly would not happen. After all,
she was standing perfectly motionless, confused by the blow. It
was some time before Heidi remembered that after all she
(08:05):
had come down to meet the doctor. Looking up at
her friend, she was struck by his sad and cheerless face.
How changed he was since she had seen him. She
did not like to see people unhappy, least of all
the good kind doctor. He must be sad because Clara
(08:31):
and Grandmamma had not come. And to console him, she said, oh,
it won't last long till spring comes again, then they
will come. For sure, they'll be able to stay much
longer then, and that will please Clara. Now we'll go
to grandfather hand in hand. She climbed up with her
(08:54):
old friend. All the way. She tried to cheer him
up by telling him again and again of the coming summer.
Days after they had reached the cottage, she called out
to her grandfather, quite happily. They are not here yet,
but it won't be very long before they are coming.
(09:16):
The grandfather warmly welcomed his guest, who did not seem
at all a stranger, for had not Heidi told him
many things about the doctor. They all three sat down
on the bench before the door, and the doctor told
of the object of his visit. He whispered to the
(09:39):
child that something was coming up the mountain very soon
which would bring her more pleasure than his visit. What
could it be? The uncle advised the doctor to spend
the splendid days of autumn on the alp, if possible,
and to take a little room in the village instead Inragats.
(10:02):
Then he could easily walk up every day to the hut,
and from there the uncle could take him all around
the mountains. This plan was accepted. The sun was in
its zenith, and the wind had ceased. Only a soft,
(10:22):
delicious breeze fanned the cheeks of all. The uncle now
got up and went into the hut, returning soon with
the table and their dinner. Go in, Heidi, and set
the table here. I hope you will excuse our simple meal,
(10:44):
he said, turning to his guest. I shall gladly accept
this delightful invitation. I am sure that dinner will taste
good up here, said the guest, looking down over the
sun they falley. Heidi was running to and fro for
(11:06):
it gave her great joy to be able to wait
on her kind protector. Soon the uncle appeared with the
steaming milk, the toasted cheese, and the finely sliced rosy
meat that had been dried in the pure air. The
(11:30):
doctor enjoyed his dinner better than any he had ever tasted. Yes,
we must send Clara up here. How she could gather strength,
he said, If she would have an appetite like mine
to day, she couldn't help getting nice and fat. At
(11:53):
this moment, a man could be seen walking up with
a large sack on his shoulders. On top, he threw
down his load, breathing in the pure fresh air. Opening
the cover, the doctor said, this has come for you
from Frankfort Heidie, Come and look what is in it.
(12:18):
Heidi timidly watched the heap, and only when the gentleman
opened the box with the cakes for the grandmother, she
said joyfully, Oh, now grandmother can eat this lovely cake.
She was taking the box and the beautiful shawl on
her arm, and was going to race down to deliver
(12:38):
the gifts when the men persuaded her to stay and
unpack the rest. What was her delight at finding the
tobacco and all the other things. The men had been
talking together when the child suddenly planted herself in front
of them and said, these those things have not given
(13:01):
me as much pleasure as the dear doctor's coming. Both
men smiled. When it was near sunset, the doctor rose
to start on his way down. The grandfather carrying the box,
the shawl and the sausage, and the guest holding the
(13:22):
little girl by the hand. They wandered down the mountainside.
When they reached Peter's hut, Heidie was told to go
inside and wait for her grandfather there. At parting, she
asked would you like to come with me up to
the pasture tomorrow? Doctor, with pleasure? Goodbye, Hidi, was the reply.
(13:48):
The grandfather had deposited all the presents before the door,
and it took Hidi long to carry in the huge
box and the sausage the shawl she put on the grandmotheree.
Brigida had silently watched the proceedings and could not open
her eyes wide enough when she saw the enormous sausage.
(14:11):
Never in her life had she seen the like, and
now she really possessed it and could cut it herself. Oh, grandmother,
don't the cakes please you awfully? Just look how soft
they are? The child exclaimed. What was her amazement when
(14:32):
she saw the grandmother more pleased with the shawl which
would keep her warm in winter? Grandmother Clara has sent
you that, Idy said, Oh what kind good people they
are to think of a poor old woman like me.
I never thought I should ever own such a splendid rap.
(14:58):
At this moment, pe he came stumbling in. The uncle
is coming up behind me, and Heidi must That was
as far as he got, for his eyes had fastened
on the sausage. Heidi, however, had already said goodbye, for
she knew what he had meant. Though her uncle never
(15:21):
went by the hut anymore without stepping in, she knew
it was too late to day. Heidi, come, you must
get your sleep, he called through the open door, bidding
them all good night. He took Heidi by the hand,
and under the glistening stars, they wandered home to their
(15:44):
peaceful cottage.
Heidi by Joanna Spiy chapter sixteen, A guest on the elp.
The early dawn was tinging the mountains, and a fresh
morning breeze rocked the old fir trees to and fro.
Heidi opened her eyes for the rustling of the wind
(00:24):
had awakened her. These sounds always thrilled her heart, and
now they drew her out of bed. Rising hurriedly, she
soon was neatly dressed and combed, Coming down the little
ladder and finding the grandfather's bed empty, she ran outside.
(00:48):
The old man was looking up at the sky to
see what the weather was going to be like that day.
Rosy clouds were passing overhead, but gradually the sky grew
more blue and deep, and soon a golden light passed
(01:08):
over the heights, for the sun was rising in all
his glory. Oh, how lovely good morning, grandfather, Heidi exclaimed,
Are your eyes bright already? The grandfather retorted, holding out
his hand. Haidi than ran over to her beloved fir
(01:32):
trees and danced about while the wind was howling in
the branches. After the old man had washed and milt
the goats, he brought them out of the shed. When
Heidi saw her friends again. She caressed them tenderly, and they,
(01:52):
in their turn, nearly crushed her between them. Sometimes, when
Barley got too Heidi would say, but Barley, you push
me like the big turk, and that was enough to
quiet the goat. Soon Peter arrived with the whole herd,
(02:13):
the Jolly Thistlefinch, ahead of all the others. Heidi, being
soon in the midst of them, was pushed about among them.
Peter was anxious to say a word to the little girl,
so he gave a shrill whistle, urging the goats to
climb ahead. When he was near her, he said, reproachfully,
(02:37):
you really might come with me today? No I can't, Peter,
said Heidi. They might come from Frankfurt any time. I
must be home when they come. How often you have
said that, grumbled the boy. But I mean it, replied Heide.
(02:58):
Do you really think I want to be a when
they come from Frankfort? Do you really think that, Peter?
They could come to Uncle Peter growled. Then the grandfather's
strong voice was heard. Why doesn't the army go forward?
Is it the field Marshal's fault or the fault of
(03:19):
the troop? Peter immediately turned about and led his goats
up the mountain without more ado. Since Heidi had come
home again to her grandfather, she did many things that
had never occurred to her before. For instance, she would
(03:39):
make her bed every morning and run about the hut,
tidying and dusting with an old rag. She would rub
the chairs and table till they all shone, and the
grandfather would exclaim, it is always Sunday with us. Now
Heidi has not been away in Vain on this day.
(04:03):
After breakfast, when Heidi began her self imposed task, it
took her longer than usual, for the weather was too
glorious to stay within. Over and over again, a bright
sunbeam would tempt the busy child outside. How could she
(04:25):
stay indoors when the glistening sunshine was pouring down and
all the mountains seemed to glow. She had to sit
down on the dry, hard ground and look down into
the valley and all about her. Then, suddenly remembering her
(04:46):
little duties, she would hasten back. It was not long, though,
till the roaring fir trees tempting her again. The grandfather
had been busy in her his little shop, merely glancing
over at the child from time to time. Suddenly he
(05:08):
heard her call, oh, grandfather come. He was frightened and
came out quickly. He saw her running down the hill, crying,
they are coming, they are coming. Oh, the doctor is
coming first. When Heidi at last reached her old friend,
(05:29):
he held out his hand, which Heidi immediately seized. In
the full joy of her heart, she exclaimed, how do
you do, doctor? And I thank you a thousand times.
How are you, Heidi? What are you thanking me for already?
(05:50):
The doctor asked with a smile, Because you let me
come home again, the child exclaimed. The gentleman's face lit
up like sunshine. He had certainly not counted on such
a reception on the alp. On the contrary, not even
(06:11):
noticing all the beauty around him, he had climbed up sadly,
for he was sure that heide probably would not know
him any more. He thought that he would be far
from welcome, being obliged to cause her a great disappointment. Instead,
(06:34):
he beheld Heidee's bright eyes looking up at him in
gratefulness and love. She was still holding his arm when
he said, come now, Heidi, and take me to your grandfather,
for I want to see where you live, Like a
kind father. He had taken her hand, but Heidee stood
(06:59):
still and look down the mountain side. But where are
Clara and Grandmamma? She asked, child, I must tell you
something now which will grieve you as much as it
grieves me. Replied the doctor. I had to come alone,
(07:21):
for Clara has been very ill and could not travel.
Of course, Grandmamma has not come either, But the spring
will soon be here, and when the days get long
and warm, they will surely visit you. Haidee was perfectly amazed.
(07:42):
She could not understand how all those things that she
had pictured to herself so clearly would not happen. After all,
she was standing perfectly motionless, confused by the blow. It
was some time before Heidi remembered that after all she
(08:05):
had come down to meet the doctor. Looking up at
her friend, she was struck by his sad and cheerless face.
How changed he was since she had seen him. She
did not like to see people unhappy, least of all
the good kind doctor. He must be sad because Clara
(08:31):
and Grandmamma had not come. And to console him, she said, oh,
it won't last long till spring comes again, then they
will come. For sure, they'll be able to stay much
longer then, and that will please Clara. Now we'll go
to grandfather hand in hand. She climbed up with her
(08:54):
old friend. All the way. She tried to cheer him
up by telling him again and again of the coming summer.
Days after they had reached the cottage, she called out
to her grandfather, quite happily. They are not here yet,
but it won't be very long before they are coming.
(09:16):
The grandfather warmly welcomed his guest, who did not seem
at all a stranger, for had not Heidi told him
many things about the doctor. They all three sat down
on the bench before the door, and the doctor told
of the object of his visit. He whispered to the
(09:39):
child that something was coming up the mountain very soon
which would bring her more pleasure than his visit. What
could it be? The uncle advised the doctor to spend
the splendid days of autumn on the alp, if possible,
and to take a little room in the village instead Inragats.
(10:02):
Then he could easily walk up every day to the hut,
and from there the uncle could take him all around
the mountains. This plan was accepted. The sun was in
its zenith, and the wind had ceased. Only a soft,
(10:22):
delicious breeze fanned the cheeks of all. The uncle now
got up and went into the hut, returning soon with
the table and their dinner. Go in, Heidi, and set
the table here. I hope you will excuse our simple meal,
(10:44):
he said, turning to his guest. I shall gladly accept
this delightful invitation. I am sure that dinner will taste
good up here, said the guest, looking down over the
sun they falley. Heidi was running to and fro for
(11:06):
it gave her great joy to be able to wait
on her kind protector. Soon the uncle appeared with the
steaming milk, the toasted cheese, and the finely sliced rosy
meat that had been dried in the pure air. The
(11:30):
doctor enjoyed his dinner better than any he had ever tasted. Yes,
we must send Clara up here. How she could gather strength,
he said, If she would have an appetite like mine
to day, she couldn't help getting nice and fat. At
(11:53):
this moment, a man could be seen walking up with
a large sack on his shoulders. On top, he threw
down his load, breathing in the pure fresh air. Opening
the cover, the doctor said, this has come for you
from Frankfort Heidie, Come and look what is in it.
(12:18):
Heidi timidly watched the heap, and only when the gentleman
opened the box with the cakes for the grandmother, she
said joyfully, Oh, now grandmother can eat this lovely cake.
She was taking the box and the beautiful shawl on
her arm, and was going to race down to deliver
(12:38):
the gifts when the men persuaded her to stay and
unpack the rest. What was her delight at finding the
tobacco and all the other things. The men had been
talking together when the child suddenly planted herself in front
of them and said, these those things have not given
(13:01):
me as much pleasure as the dear doctor's coming. Both
men smiled. When it was near sunset, the doctor rose
to start on his way down. The grandfather carrying the box,
the shawl and the sausage, and the guest holding the
(13:22):
little girl by the hand. They wandered down the mountainside.
When they reached Peter's hut, Heidie was told to go
inside and wait for her grandfather there. At parting, she
asked would you like to come with me up to
the pasture tomorrow? Doctor, with pleasure? Goodbye, Hidi, was the reply.
(13:48):
The grandfather had deposited all the presents before the door,
and it took Hidi long to carry in the huge
box and the sausage the shawl she put on the grandmotheree.
Brigida had silently watched the proceedings and could not open
her eyes wide enough when she saw the enormous sausage.
(14:11):
Never in her life had she seen the like, and
now she really possessed it and could cut it herself. Oh, grandmother,
don't the cakes please you awfully? Just look how soft
they are? The child exclaimed. What was her amazement when
(14:32):
she saw the grandmother more pleased with the shawl which
would keep her warm in winter? Grandmother Clara has sent
you that, Idy said, Oh what kind good people they
are to think of a poor old woman like me.
I never thought I should ever own such a splendid rap.
(14:58):
At this moment, pe he came stumbling in. The uncle
is coming up behind me, and Heidi must That was
as far as he got, for his eyes had fastened
on the sausage. Heidi, however, had already said goodbye, for
she knew what he had meant. Though her uncle never
(15:21):
went by the hut anymore without stepping in, she knew
it was too late to day. Heidi, come, you must
get your sleep, he called through the open door, bidding
them all good night. He took Heidi by the hand,
and under the glistening stars, they wandered home to their
(15:44):
peaceful cottage.
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