Little Erik of Sweden

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Brandeis Madeline. Little Erik of Sweden

CHAPTER I. THE GNOME

CHAPTER II. THE GHOST

CHAPTER III. THE PLAN

CHAPTER IV. THE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

CHAPTER V. THE SPRING

CHAPTER VI. THE CAPITAL

CHAPTER VII. THE WEDDING DATE

CHAPTER VIII. THE TRIP

CHAPTER IX. THE GÖTA CANAL

CHAPTER X. THE RETURN

CHAPTER XI. THE RESCUE

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The longer Baron Karl von Engstrom remained at Hanssonborg, the less did Erik like him. In the first place, Greta now spent all her time with him; and that meant no more story or music hours with Erik.

Then, to Erik, a man without strength was like a meal without food. The men of his country were brave. Colonel Lindbergh's family came from Sweden. But Erik could not help feeling that the Baron was not only weak, but a coward. And at last something happened to show Erik that he was right.

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"Oh, no, it is not, sir," said Erik. He leaned closer and whispered, "It is a warning to those who try to win Greta from the one who loves her."

Before the Baron could answer, Erik heard Greta returning through the forest. So he called, "Good-bye," and ran off.

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