The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep (9 完)

The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep (9 完)

" Do you think so? " she asked.
And then they climbed up to the table and stood in their old places.

" We have done no good," said the Chimney-Sweep, "we might as well have remained here, instead of taking so much trouble."    

" I wish grandfather could be repaired, " said the Shepherdess,sadly.
" Will it cost much, I wonder? "   

She had her wish.
The family had the Chinaman’s back mended, and a strong rivet put through his neck. He looked as good as new, but he could no longer nod his head. 

   

" You have become proud since your fall broke you to pieces, " said Major-General-Field-Sergeant-Commander Billy-Goat’s-Legs.
“Am I to marry her or not?”

The Chimney-Sweep and the little Shepherdess looked at the old Chinaman, as they were afraid he might nod, but he couldn't  because of rivet.
It was so tiresome to be always telling strangers he had a rivet in the back of his neck.    

And so the little china people remained together, and were glad of the grandfather’s rivet.
They continued to love each other until they were finally broken into pieces many years later.

(9/9 完)