--- title: In the Nursery — Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen · full text with trees description: In the Nursery, «Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen» by H. C. Andersen: the whole chapter, every sentence with its dependency tree and pragmatics. It begins: Father, and mother, and brothers, and sisters, were gone to the play; only little Anna and her grandpapa were left at home. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/) [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/) / [Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/) / In the Nursery # In the Nursery In the Nursery of «Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen» by H. C. Andersen: the whole text, 111 sentences and 1206 words. Every sentence has its own page with its syntax tree and pragmatics, parsed by Mova itself; 1 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/pg27200/127/page/2/) - [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/1/) — Father, and mother, and brothers, and sisters, were gone to the play; only little Anna and her grandpapa were left at home. - [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/2/) — "We'll have a play too," he said, "and it may begin immediately." - [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/3/) — "But we have no theatre," cried little Anna, "and we have no one to act for us; my old doll cannot, for she is a fright, and my new one cannot, for she must not rumple her new clothes." - [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/4/) — "One can always get actors if one makes use of what one has," observed grandpapa. - [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/5/) — "Now we'll go into the theatre. - [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/6/) — Here we will put up a book, there another, and there a third, in a sloping row. - [7](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/7/) — Now three on the other side; so, now we have the side scenes. - [8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/8/) — The old box that lies yonder may be the back stairs; and we'll lay the flooring on top of it. - [9](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/9/) — The stage represents a room, as every one may see. - [10](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/10/) — Now we want the actors. - [11](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/11/) — Let us see what we can find in the plaything-box. — checked by a teacher - [12](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/12/) — First the personages, and then we will get the play ready. - [13](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/13/) — One after the other; that will be capital! - [14](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/14/) — Here's a pipe-head, and yonder an odd glove; they will do very well for father and daughter." - [15](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/15/) — "But those are only two characters," said little Anna. " - [16](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/16/) — Here's my brother's old waistcoat--could not that play in our piece, too?" - [17](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/17/) — "It's big enough, certainly," replied grandpapa. " - [18](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/18/) — It shall be the lover. - [19](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/19/) — There's nothing in the pockets, and that's very interesting, for that's half of an unfortunate attachment. - [20](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/20/) — And here we have the nut-cracker's boots, with spurs to them. - [21](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/21/) — Row, dow, dow! how they can stamp and strut! - [22](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/22/) — They shall represent the unwelcome wooer, whom the lady does not like. - [23](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/23/) — What kind of a play will you have now? - [24](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/24/) — Shall it be a tragedy, or a domestic drama?" - [25](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/25/) — "A domestic drama, please," said little Anna, "for the others are so fond of that. - [26](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/26/) — Do you know one?" - [27](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/27/) — "I know a hundred," said grandpapa. " - [28](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/28/) — Those that are most in favor are from the French, but they are not good for little girls. - [29](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/29/) — In the meantime, we may take one of the prettiest, for inside they're all very much alike. - [30](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/30/) — Now I shake the pen! - [31](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/31/) — Cock-a-lorum! - [32](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/32/) — So now, here's the play, brin-bran-span new! - [33](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/33/) — Now listen to the play-bill." - [34](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/34/) — And grandpapa took a newspaper, and read as if he were reading from it: - [35](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/35/) — THE PIPE-HEAD AND THE GOOD HEAD A Family Drama in One Act CHARACTERS - [36](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/36/) — MR. PIPE-HEAD, a father. - [37](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/37/) — MR. WAISTCOAT, a lover. - [38](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/38/) — MISS GLOVE, a daughter. - [39](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/39/) — MR. DE BOOTS, a suitor. - [40](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/40/) — "And now we're going to begin. - [41](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/41/) — The curtain rises. - [42](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/42/) — We have no curtain, so it has risen already. - [43](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/43/) — All the characters are there, and so we have them at hand. - [44](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/44/) — Now I speak as Papa Pipe-head! - [45](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/45/) — He's angry to-day. - [46](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/46/) — One can see that he's a colored meerschaum. - [47](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/47/) — "'Snik, snak, snurre, bassellurre! - [48](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/48/) — I'm master of this house! - [49](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/49/) — I'm the father of my daughter! - [50](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/50/) — Will you hear what I have to say? - [51](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/51/) — Mr. de Boots is a person in whom one may see one's face; his upper part is of morocco, and he has spurs into the bargain. - [52](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/52/) — Snikke, snakke, snak! - [53](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/53/) — He shall have my daughter!" - [54](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/54/) — "Now listen to what the Waistcoat says, little Anna," said grandpapa. " - [55](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/55/) — Now the Waistcoat's speaking. - [56](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/56/) — The Waistcoat has a laydown collar, and is very modest; but he knows his own value, and has quite a right to say what he says: - [57](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/57/) — "'I haven't a spot on me! - [58](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/58/) — Goodness of material ought to be appreciated. - [59](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/59/) — I am of real silk, and have strings to me.' - [60](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/60/) — "'--On the wedding day, but no longer; you don't keep your color in the wash.' - [61](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/61/) — This is Mr. Pipe-head who is speaking. ' - [62](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/62/) — Mr. de Boots is water-tight, of strong leather, and yet very delicate; he can creak, and clank with his spurs, and has an Italian physiognomy-'" - [63](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/63/) — "But they ought to speak in verses," said Anna, "for I've heard that's the most charming way of all." - [64](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/64/) — "They can do that too," replied grandpapa; "and if the public demands it, they will talk in that way. - [65](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/65/) — Just look at little Miss Glove, how she's pointing her fingers! - [66](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/66/) — "'Could I but have my love, Who then so happy as Glove! - [67](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/67/) — Ah! - [68](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/68/) — If I from him must part, I'm sure 'twill break my heart!' ' - [69](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/69/) — Bah!' - [70](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/70/) — The last word was spoken by Mr. Pipe-head; and now it's Mr. Waistcoat's turn: - [71](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/71/) — "'O Glove, my own dear, Though it cost thee a tear, Thou must be mine, For Holger Danske has sworn it!' - [72](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/72/) — "Mr. de Boots, hearing this, kicks up, jingles his spurs, and knocks down three of the side-scenes." - [73](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/73/) — "That's exceedingly charming!" cried little Anna. - [74](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/74/) — "Silence! silence!" said grandpapa. " - [75](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/75/) — Silent approbation will show that you are the educated public in the stalls. - [76](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/76/) — Now Miss Glove sings her great song with startling effects: - [77](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/77/) — "'I can't see, heigho! - [78](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/78/) — And therefore I'll crow! - [79](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/79/) — Kikkeriki, in the lofty hall!' - [80](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/80/) — "Now comes the exciting part, little Anna. - [81](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/81/) — This is the most important in all the play. - [82](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/82/) — Mr. Waistcoat undoes himself, and addresses his speech to you, that you may applaud; but leave it alone,--that's considered more genteel. - [83](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/83/) — "'I am driven to extremities! - [84](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/84/) — Take care of yourself! - [85](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/85/) — Now comes the plot! - [86](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/86/) — You are the Pipe-head, and I am the good head--snap! there you go!" - [87](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/87/) — "Do you notice this, little Anna?" asked grandpapa. " - [88](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/88/) — That's a most charming comedy. - [89](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/89/) — Mr. Waistcoat seized the old Pipe-head and put him in his pocket; there he lies, and the Waistcoat says: - [90](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/90/) — "'You are in my pocket; you can't come out till you promise to unite me to your daughter Glove on the left. - [91](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/91/) — I hold out my right hand.'" - [92](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/92/) — "That's awfully pretty," said little Anna. - [93](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/93/) — "And now the old Pipe-head replies: - [94](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/94/) — "'Though I'm all ear, Very stupid I appear: Where's my humor? - [95](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/95/) — Gone, I fear, And I feel my hollow stick's not here, Ah! never, my dear, Did I feel so queer. - [96](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/96/) — Oh! pray let me out, And like a lamb led to slaughter I'll betroth you, no doubt, To my daughter.'" - [97](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/97/) — "Is the play over already?" asked little Anna. - [98](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/98/) — "By no means," replied grandpapa. " - [99](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/99/) — It's only all over with Mr. de Boots. - [100](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/100/) — Now the lovers kneel down, and one of them sings: **1** [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/127/page/2/) - ← previous: [There Is No Doubt About It](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/126/) - next →: [The Old Bachelor's Nightcap](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/128/) - ↑ back to [Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg27200/)