Heidi A day on the ALM (11)

Heidi   A day on the ALM (11)

Goldfinch gave an angry cry at finding herself caught  and tried desperately to free herself.



Peter could not get up and shouted for Heidi to help because he was afraid  Goldfinch might wrench her leg.

Heidi was already there and at once saw a danger.
She quickly gathered some sweet-smelling plants from the ground and held them out towards Goldfinch, saying coaxingly, " Come along, Goldfinch, and be good !  Look !  You might fall down and hurt yourself. "


The little goat turned quickly and ate the herbs from Heidi's outstretched hand.

In the meantime Peter got to his feet again and held Goldfinch by the cord with which her little bell was fastened to her neck.

Heidi grasped the goat in the same way at the other side of its head and together they led the truant back to the peacefully grazing flock.

As soon as Peter got her back to safety, he raised his stick and started to give her a good beating.

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