" I did not think there had been anything so beautiful in the world . I did not think even our queen had such fine jewels as these . Thank you , pedlar , for the sight of them ."
" Will you buy something , then , of a poor man ? " answered the pedlar . " I've travelled a great distance , and not sold anything this many a day. "
" I should be very glad to buy , " said little Hulda , " but I have scarcely any money; not half the price of one of these jewels , I am sure . "
Now there was lying on the table an ancient signet-ring set with a large opal .
" Maybe the young lady would not mind parting with this ? " said he , taking it up .
" I could give her a new one for it of the latest fashion ."
" Oh , no , thank you ! " cried Hulda , hastily , " I must not do so . This ring is
