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‘And that was the tale of Nutcracker and Mouse King.’

‘Dear Herr Drosselmeier! You are a kind and gentle person! And since you also rule a graceful land with very cheerful and attractive people,’

‘I like that she would’ve said no if they were ugly’

‘Forget about your antics and your fantasies! If you ever repeat that the deformed and simpleminded Nutcracker is the nephew of Herr Supreme Court Counsellor, I'll hurl all your dolls out the window - not only Nutcracker but all your others, including Mamsell Clärchen!'

Abuse

Instead, he draws into himself and says: "What is man and what can become of him?"

That is deep for a child

‘Then the Grand Mogul was carried across on a palanquin, escorted by ninety-three grandees and seven hundred slaves.’

Why tf are there slaves in a children’s book

This story is very weird but sweet

Dentists had been summoned, and when an unfortunate suitor was being carried away half unconscious, he would sigh: 'That was a hard nut to crack!'

This princess Pirlipat story is weird

Fritz unexpectedly interrupted. ‘But why is he lacking a sword? Why didn't you give him a sword?'
Oh, my,' Drosselmeier retorted quite indignantly.
'Why must you be grumpy and grouchy about everything,’

Drosselmeier’s saying what we’re all thinking

'Please, pretty please, Fräulein Clärchen, please give up my little bed for sick, wounded Nutcracker, and make do with the sofa as best you can. Don't forget that you're very healthy and powerful. Otherwise, you wouldn't have such thick dark red cheeks. And don't forget that very few of the most gorgeous dolls own such soft couches.'

Marie is so cute