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There is quicksilver in the veins of their soil, but little or none in the veins of their bodies.
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“And what for?” asked Dame Hansen, advancing to the door with the slow and measured tread that is a characteristic of the inhabitants of Norway.
There is quicksilver in the veins of their soil, but little or none in the veins of their bodies.
The reply had evidently caused the mother some anxiety, however, for she added hastily:
Though these people of the North are undemonstrative, they must not be accused of a want of sensibility. No! It is only their way; and perhaps their way is as good as any other, after all.
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With Ole for a husband, Hulda’s happiness was assured. So it was with the entire approval of her mother and brother that the young girl followed the natural promptings of her heart.
Though these people of the North are undemonstrative, they must not be accused of a want of sensibility. No! It is only their way; and perhaps their way is as good as any other, after all.
So it came to pass that one day, when all four of them were sitting quietly together, Ole remarked, without any preamble whatever:
Dreams are only dreams.
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Dreams are only dreams.
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He said all this so gayly that it seemed as if a ray of sunshine had entered the house with him.
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And the air, this pure exhilarating mountain air! Ah! is not that the very best of physicians? When one needs him one has only to open the window and in he comes and makes you well without cutting off your rations.”
He said all this so gayly that it seemed as if a ray of sunshine had entered the house with him.
At least, this was the impression of the brother and sister, who stood listening to him, hand in hand.
With that keenness of perception that characterizes innkeepers in every country on the globe, he remarked:
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The carriage paused in front of the Scandinavian Hotel. The proprietor, a dignified-looking personage, with a long, white beard, and a decidedly professional air, promptly appeared in the doorway of his establishment.
With that keenness of perception that characterizes innkeepers in every country on the globe, he remarked:
“I should not wonder if these gentlemen and this young lady would like breakfast.”
“Well, as one is obliged to have a heart it is best to have a good one, isn’t it?”
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“I see that you have the same kind heart still.”
“Well, as one is obliged to have a heart it is best to have a good one, isn’t it?”
retorted the professor, with a genial smile. “But you needn’t suppose that I came here merely in search of compliments,” he continued. “It was for an entirely different object, I assure you.”
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Chapter I
There is quicksilver in the veins of their soil, but little or none in the veins of their bodies.
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“And what for?” asked Dame Hansen, advancing to the door with the slow and measured tread that is a characteristic of the inhabitants of Norway.
There is quicksilver in the veins of their soil, but little or none in the veins of their bodies.
The reply had evidently caused the mother some anxiety, however, for she added hastily:
Chapter IV
Though these people of the North are undemonstrative, they must not be accused of a want of sensibility. No! It is only their way; and perhaps their way is as good as any other, after all.
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With Ole for a husband, Hulda’s happiness was assured. So it was with the entire approval of her mother and brother that the young girl followed the natural promptings of her heart.
Though these people of the North are undemonstrative, they must not be accused of a want of sensibility. No! It is only their way; and perhaps their way is as good as any other, after all.
So it came to pass that one day, when all four of them were sitting quietly together, Ole remarked, without any preamble whatever:
Chapter V
Dreams are only dreams.
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“
Dreams are only dreams.
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Chapter X
He said all this so gayly that it seemed as if a ray of sunshine had entered the house with him.
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And the air, this pure exhilarating mountain air! Ah! is not that the very best of physicians? When one needs him one has only to open the window and in he comes and makes you well without cutting off your rations.”
He said all this so gayly that it seemed as if a ray of sunshine had entered the house with him.
At least, this was the impression of the brother and sister, who stood listening to him, hand in hand.
Chapter XI
Hopefulness is contagious, and how could anyone resist such confidence as Sylvius Hogg displayed?
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Oh! I am as stubborn as an old carthorse, I assure you, and I have made up my mind to attend the marriage of Hulda to Ole Kamp, and attend it I shall!”
Hopefulness is contagious, and how could anyone resist such confidence as Sylvius Hogg displayed?
A faint smile crept over poor Hulda’s face. She longed to believe him; she only asked to hope.
The karjol stopped. They heard a voice calling; but it was not the voice of Ole Kamp!
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The hearts of all three throbbed to suffocation.
The karjol stopped. They heard a voice calling; but it was not the voice of Ole Kamp!
Almost immediately someone rapped at the door.
Chapter XIII
Nevertheless, you had better rest until my return, my dear and ever-young Sylvius.
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Nevertheless, you had better rest until my return, my dear and ever-young Sylvius.
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Chapter XIV
I do not ask for it, I demand it. I will have it.
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I do not ask for it, I demand it. I will have it.
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Chapter XVI
“If our lakes are the eyes of Norway, as our poets pretend, it must be admitted that poor Norway has more than one beam in her eye, as the Bible says.”
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This sight led Sylvius Hogg to jestingly remark—and he certainly must have been in a mood for jesting:
“If our lakes are the eyes of Norway, as our poets pretend, it must be admitted that poor Norway has more than one beam in her eye, as the Bible says.”
About four o’clock the boat reached Tinoset, one of the most primitive of hamlets. Still that mattered little, as Sylvius Hogg had no intention of remaining there even for an hour.
With that keenness of perception that characterizes innkeepers in every country on the globe, he remarked:
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The carriage paused in front of the Scandinavian Hotel. The proprietor, a dignified-looking personage, with a long, white beard, and a decidedly professional air, promptly appeared in the doorway of his establishment.
With that keenness of perception that characterizes innkeepers in every country on the globe, he remarked:
“I should not wonder if these gentlemen and this young lady would like breakfast.”
Chapter XVIII
“Well, as one is obliged to have a heart it is best to have a good one, isn’t it?”
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“I see that you have the same kind heart still.”
“Well, as one is obliged to have a heart it is best to have a good one, isn’t it?”
retorted the professor, with a genial smile. “But you needn’t suppose that I came here merely in search of compliments,” he continued. “It was for an entirely different object, I assure you.”
This phrase was certainly becoming a sort of refrain in Sylvius Hogg’s mouth.
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“I admit it, but Ole wished you to be present at the drawing, Hulda, and Ole’s wishes must be obeyed.”
This phrase was certainly becoming a sort of refrain in Sylvius Hogg’s mouth.
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