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BIOGRAPHY. 93
verselle.” The Abbé had had a summier-house fitted up
for himself, which rested upon wheels, so that it could be
moved wherever he wished ; at present it was standing in
the garden in the shade of beautiful trees, and he now
made a present of it to Fredrika. She jumped and
danced about with delight, patted and thanked the good
Abbé, and was almost beside herself with joy. The good
old man was quite as happy at seeing her happiness, and
from that moment, whenever he met Fredrika he always
repeated his “ Mademoiselle Frédérique, je vous fais mon
héritiére universelle.”
The Abbé dined frequently with my parents, and on
such occasions the important question, relating to every
thing belonging to the summer-house, sofas, chairs, table,
&e., &c., was discussed in French, and when Fredrika was
told that it all belonged to her, there was a fresh outburst
of delight. After some time, and when the novelty had
worn off a little, and the Abbé was one day again dining
with us, F’redrika walked up to. him asking if he had noth-
ing else to give her. The good Abbé pretended to be
angry, although it was easy to see that it was difficult for
him not to laugh, and exclaimed, “ Comment Mademoiselle
Frédérique, vous étes une ingrate! je vous fais cadeau de
la plus jolie petite maison du monde, toute meublée, et vous
n’étes pas contente.” Peace was, however, soon restored,
and when the Abbé added, “ Attelez quatre chevaux 4
votre petite maison, Mademoiselle Frédérique, et vous
pouvez aller au bout du monde,” Fredrika took this quite
seriously, and invited me to be her travelling companion.
The happiest memories of my childhood I carry with me
from Nynas. Ido not know whether Fredrika enjoyed as
much as I the beautiful situation of this estate and the
charming scenery of its environs; but I remember never
having felt so grateful for every thing good, and so happy as
then. So much singing of birds I have never listened to
as there, and Fredrika was as much delighted at it as I,
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