By the Brothers Grimm
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(Part 2)

Illustration by Carl Offterdinger

There were small, white stones on the ground in front of the house. The stones looked like silver pieces as they reflected the bright light of the full moon. Hansel bent down and put many stones in his pockets. After he collected the stones, he went back inside and said to Gretel, "Don’t worry, dear sister. Sleep in peace. God will help us."...