THE TRAVELLING COMPANION
1872
FAIRY TALES OF HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN
THE TRAVELLING COMPANION
by Hans Christian Andersen
POOR John was very sad; for his father was so ill, he had no
hope of his recovery. John sat alone with the sick man in the little
room, and the lamp had nearly burnt out; for it was late in the night.
"You have been a good son, John," said the sick father, "and God ...