water-frog

Updated: May 18, 2025

Fred, by the way, had persevered till he had secured his aunt long enough to give her a thorough account of the appearance of the "green or water-frog." It had been no easy task, for each of the children had some special need of her that evening, and his mother, too; and even Kathri asked for "one word"; but Fred was not to be cheated, and he came out triumphant at last.

Johanna Spyri - Gritli's Children

"Now we can have a little peace," said Fred, well pleased at the success of his trick; and he began to read. "'The green or water-frog, esculenta' " At this moment the house-door was opened, and they heard footsteps and voices in the passage-way. "Come," said his aunt, "let us look out at the little sick girl who is going away; then we will come back to the frog."

Johanna Spyri - Gritli's Children