![]() When she opened them again the frog had gone, and nothing was to be seen but the dainty rose-petals floating on the surface of the water. A ray of sunlight came through the trees, dazzling her eyes so that she had to close them for a moment. Then the branch will be bare, but in spring-time, before the leaves come again, it will be covered with pink blossom, and that blossom you shall show to a baby lying at your breast.” “Those green leaves will fade,” said the Frog, “and the winter winds will blow them away. “Very well,” the Frog went on, “do you see the green leaves of that almond tree on the branch by the window?” ![]() “It is to have a little small child of your own,” said the Frog and the Queen nodded. “And do you tell me, Master Frog,” said she, “that I shall have the wish of my heart, and do you know what that wish may be?” ![]() Now the Queen was afraid of frogs, because they are cold and clammy, but she was very polite by nature as well as breeding, so she did not show her dislike, though she could not help shrinking back a little. ![]()
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