--- title: Chapter VI. THE LITTLE HOUSE — Peter Pan · full text with trees description: Chapter VI. THE LITTLE HOUSE, «Peter Pan» by J. M. Barrie: the whole chapter, every sentence with its dependency tree and pragmatics. It begins: Foolish Tootles was standing like a conqueror over Wendy’s body when the other boys sprang, armed, from their trees. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [tales](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/) / [Peter Pan](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/) / Chapter VI. THE LITTLE HOUSE # Chapter VI. THE LITTLE HOUSE Chapter VI. THE LITTLE HOUSE of «Peter Pan» by J. M. Barrie: the whole text, 220 sentences and 2511 words. Every sentence has its own page with its syntax tree and pragmatics, parsed by Mova itself; 4 of them are in the tales treebank and were checked by a teacher model. **1** [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/page/2/) [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/page/3/) - [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/1/) — Foolish Tootles was standing like a conqueror over Wendy’s body when the other boys sprang, armed, from their trees. - [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/2/) — “You are too late,” he cried proudly, “I have shot the Wendy. - [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/3/) — Peter will be so pleased with me.” - [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/4/) — Overhead Tinker Bell shouted “Silly ass!” and darted into hiding. - [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/5/) — The others did not hear her. - [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/6/) — They had crowded round Wendy, and as they looked a terrible silence fell upon the wood. - [7](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/7/) — If Wendy’s heart had been beating they would all have heard it. - [8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/8/) — Slightly was the first to speak. - [9](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/9/) — “This is no bird,” he said in a scared voice. - [10](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/10/) — “I think this must be a lady.” - [11](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/11/) — “A lady?” said Tootles, and fell a-trembling. - [12](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/12/) — “And we have killed her,” Nibs said hoarsely. - [13](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/13/) — They all whipped off their caps. - [14](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/14/) — “Now I see,” Curly said: “Peter was bringing her to us.” - [15](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/15/) — He threw himself sorrowfully on the ground. - [16](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/16/) — “A lady to take care of us at last,” said one of the twins, “and you have killed her!” - [17](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/17/) — They were sorry for him, but sorrier for themselves, and when he took a step nearer them they turned from him. - [18](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/18/) — Tootles’ face was very white, but there was a dignity about him now that had never been there before. - [19](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/19/) — “I did it,” he said, reflecting. - [20](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/20/) — “When ladies used to come to me in dreams, I said, ‘Pretty mother, pretty mother.’ - [21](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/21/) — But when at last she really came, I shot her.” - [22](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/22/) — He moved slowly away. - [23](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/23/) — “Don’t go,” they called in pity. - [24](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/24/) — “I must,” he answered, shaking; “I am so afraid of Peter.” - [25](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/25/) — It was at this tragic moment that they heard a sound which made the heart of every one of them rise to his mouth. - [26](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/26/) — They heard Peter crow. - [27](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/27/) — “Peter!” they cried, for it was always thus that he signalled his return. - [28](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/28/) — “Hide her,” they whispered, and gathered hastily around Wendy. - [29](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/29/) — But Tootles stood aloof. - [30](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/30/) — Again came that ringing crow, and Peter dropped in front of them. - [31](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/31/) — “Greetings, boys,” he cried, and mechanically they saluted, and then again was silence. - [32](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/32/) — He frowned. - [33](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/33/) — “I am back,” he said hotly, “why do you not cheer?” - [34](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/34/) — They opened their mouths, but the cheers would not come. - [35](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/35/) — He overlooked it in his haste to tell the glorious tidings. - [36](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/36/) — “Great news, boys,” he cried, “I have brought at last a mother for you all.” - [37](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/37/) — Still no sound, except a little thud from Tootles as he dropped on his knees. - [38](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/38/) — “Have you not seen her?” asked Peter, becoming troubled. - [39](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/39/) — “She flew this way.” - [40](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/40/) — “Ah me!” one voice said, and another said, “Oh, mournful day.” - [41](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/41/) — Tootles rose. - [42](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/42/) — “Peter,” he said quietly, “I will show her to you,” and when the others would still have hidden her he said, “Back, twins, let Peter see.” - [43](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/43/) — So they all stood back, and let him see, and after he had looked for a little time he did not know what to do next. - [44](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/44/) — “She is dead,” he said uncomfortably. — checked by a teacher - [45](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/45/) — “Perhaps she is frightened at being dead.” - [46](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/46/) — He thought of hopping off in a comic sort of way till he was out of sight of her, and then never going near the spot any more. - [47](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/47/) — They would all have been glad to follow if he had done this. - [48](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/48/) — But there was the arrow. - [49](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/49/) — He took it from her heart and faced his band. - [50](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/50/) — “Whose arrow?” he demanded sternly. - [51](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/51/) — “Mine, Peter,” said Tootles on his knees. - [52](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/52/) — “Oh, dastard hand,” Peter said, and he raised the arrow to use it as a dagger. - [53](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/53/) — Tootles did not flinch. - [54](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/54/) — He bared his breast. - [55](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/55/) — “Strike, Peter,” he said firmly, “strike true.” - [56](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/56/) — Twice did Peter raise the arrow, and twice did his hand fall. - [57](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/57/) — “I cannot strike,” he said with awe, “there is something stays my hand.” - [58](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/58/) — All looked at him in wonder, save Nibs, who fortunately looked at Wendy. - [59](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/59/) — “It is she,” he cried, “the Wendy lady, see, her arm!” - [60](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/60/) — Wonderful to relate, Wendy had raised her arm. - [61](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/61/) — Nibs bent over her and listened reverently. - [62](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/62/) — “I think she said, ‘Poor Tootles,’” he whispered. — checked by a teacher - [63](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/63/) — “She lives,” Peter said briefly. - [64](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/64/) — Slightly cried instantly, “The Wendy lady lives.” - [65](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/65/) — Then Peter knelt beside her and found his button. - [66](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/66/) — You remember she had put it on a chain that she wore round her neck. - [67](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/67/) — “See,” he said, “the arrow struck against this. - [68](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/68/) — It is the kiss I gave her. - [69](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/69/) — It has saved her life.” - [70](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/70/) — “I remember kisses,” Slightly interposed quickly, “let me see it. - [71](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/71/) — Ay, that’s a kiss.” - [72](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/72/) — Peter did not hear him. - [73](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/73/) — He was begging Wendy to get better quickly, so that he could show her the mermaids. - [74](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/74/) — Of course she could not answer yet, being still in a frightful faint; but from overhead came a wailing note. — checked by a teacher - [75](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/75/) — “Listen to Tink,” said Curly, “she is crying because the Wendy lives.” - [76](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/76/) — Then they had to tell Peter of Tink’s crime, and almost never had they seen him look so stern. - [77](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/77/) — “Listen, Tinker Bell,” he cried, “I am your friend no more. - [78](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/78/) — Begone from me for ever.” - [79](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/79/) — She flew on to his shoulder and pleaded, but he brushed her off. - [80](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/80/) — Not until Wendy again raised her arm did he relent sufficiently to say, “Well, not for ever, but for a whole week.” - [81](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/81/) — Do you think Tinker Bell was grateful to Wendy for raising her arm? - [82](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/82/) — Oh dear no, never wanted to pinch her so much. - [83](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/83/) — Fairies indeed are strange, and Peter, who understood them best, often cuffed them. - [84](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/84/) — But what to do with Wendy in her present delicate state of health? - [85](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/85/) — “Let us carry her down into the house,” Curly suggested. - [86](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/86/) — “Ay,” said Slightly, “that is what one does with ladies.” - [87](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/87/) — “No, no,” Peter said, “you must not touch her. - [88](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/88/) — It would not be sufficiently respectful.” - [89](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/89/) — “That,” said Slightly, “is what I was thinking.” - [90](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/90/) — “But if she lies there,” Tootles said, “she will die.” - [91](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/91/) — “Ay, she will die,” Slightly admitted, “but there is no way out.” - [92](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/92/) — “Yes, there is,” cried Peter. - [93](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/93/) — “Let us build a little house round her.” - [94](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/94/) — They were all delighted. - [95](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/95/) — “Quick,” he ordered them, “bring me each of you the best of what we have. - [96](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/96/) — Gut our house. - [97](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/97/) — Be sharp.” - [98](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/98/) — In a moment they were as busy as tailors the night before a wedding. - [99](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/99/) — They skurried this way and that, down for bedding, up for firewood, and while they were at it, who should appear but John and Michael. - [100](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/100/) — As they dragged along the ground they fell asleep standing, stopped, woke up, moved another step and slept again. **1** [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/page/2/) [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/7/page/3/) - ← previous: [Chapter V. THE ISLAND COME TRUE](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/6/) - next →: [Chapter VII. THE HOME UNDER THE GROUND](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/8/) - ↑ back to [Peter Pan](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg16/)