Cornelli

"Oh, Martha, I wish you knew how terrible it is at home now since Papa has gone," called Cornelli to her old friend, before she had even reached the top of the stairs.

Cornelli Johanna Spyri 1864

"Cornelli," she said, taking the child's hand, "you have made us all so happy!

Cornelli Johanna Spyri 1864

"Cornelli," the mother went on calmly, "the ladies told you they saw little horns on your forehead, that got bigger every time you wrinkled up your brow.

Cornelli Johanna Spyri 1864

"Cornelli," said the father at last, "give thanks to your foster-mother!

Cornelli Johanna Spyri 1864

"Cornelli," he said with tears in his eyes, "you look at me the way your mother used to.

Cornelli Johanna Spyri 1864

The little boy had heard Dino's last words to Cornelli and had already announced to his mother that Cornelli was sure to stay, because Dino would not let her go.

Cornelli Johanna Spyri 1864

Cornelli had been willing to take the responsibility for the unexpected guest.

Cornelli Johanna Spyri 1864

At that moment Cornelli came stealing quietly down the hall.

Cornelli Johanna Spyri 1864

Cornelli was still pressing both her hands against her forehead, as if the teacher might try by force to straighten up her hair.

Cornelli Johanna Spyri 1864

Cornelli, taking up the letter, was quite willing to help her dear old friend.

Cornelli Johanna Spyri 1864