"The grandfather explained to her that it was the sun that … - Johanna Spyri

"The grandfather explained to her that it was the sun that did it. "When he says good-night to the mountains he throws his most beautiful colors over them, so that they may not forget him before he comes again the next day.

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Alternative Names: Johanna Louise Heusser

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Saying good night to the mountains, the sun throws his most beautiful rays to them, that they may not forget him till the morning.

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