HEIDI (17)

HEIDI (17)

Fräulein Rottenmeier told him at once that Heidi was not a suitable companion for his daughter.

Herr Sesemann replied that Clara was very happy with her new friend, and that was more important  than enything else.

Herr Sesemann stayed at home for only a short while before setting off on his business travels again.

But the day after he left, a letter came from Clara's  grandmother to say that she would be arriving the very next day.

Clara was overjoyed.

Clara's Grandmother had twinkling eyes and wore a lacy frill over her white hair.

Heidi called her ' Madam ' at first, as Fräulein Rottenmeier had told her to do.

But the old lady smiled and said Heidi should call her " Grandmamma, " as Clara did.


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