"Then I think I won't work any longer to-night. I shall be in good
time."
The old lady rose, and left her wheel standing just as it was. You see
there was no good in putting it away, for where there was not any
furniture, there was no danger of being untidy.
Then she took Irene by the hand, but it was her bad hand, and Irene
gave
a little cry of pain.
"My child!" said, her grandmother, "what is the matter ?"
Irene held her hand into the moonlight, that the old lady might see it,
and told her all about it, at which she looked grave. But she only
said--"Give me your other hand"; and, having led her out upon the
little
dark landing, opened the door on the opposite side of it. What was
Irene's surprise to see the loveliest room she had ever seen in her
life! It was large and lofty, and dome-shaped. From the centre hung a
lamp as round as a ball, shining as if with the brightest moonlight,
which made everything visible in the room, though not so clearly that
the princess could tell what many of the things were. A large oval bed
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