Oldal 206 [206]
166 GRIMM S FAIRY TALES.
“And where have you been all this time?” asked his
father.
Oh, I have been in a mouse-hole and a snail’s shell, in
a cows stomach and a wolfs inside: now, I think, I will
stay at home."
6 And we will not part with you for all the kingdoms of
the world,” cried the parents, as they kissed and hugged their
dear little Tom Thumb. And they gave him something to eat
and drink, and a new suit of clothes, as his old ones were
soiled with travel.