The
day came when there was hardly any food left at all A What are we to do? "cried the father.
The stepmother, who didnt like Hansel and Gretel, said
must take the children into the thickest part of the forest and
them there. T here are just too many mouths to feed
.We can't do that! "protested the father, for he loved his
children dearly
u We must or we'l1 all die of hunger! screeched his w
"The children are going, and that is that
From their bedroom. Hansel and Gretel overheard the
conversation. Gretel burst into tears
"Don,'t worry Hansel said. "I' ll look after you.',
When their parents went to bed. Hansel crept out of the house-
All around lay little white pebbles that shone like coins in the
ght, He filled his pockets with them and then went
