The whole picture was upon an enlarged representation of a lottery ticket bearing the number 9672 in bold relief.

An unpretending conception, unquestionably, but one that could hardly fail to be regarded as a masterpiece in the land which still clings to legends of the Undines and Valkyries.

Then the story was republished and commented upon in France and England, and even in the United States.

The story of Hulda and Ole became familiar to every one through the medium of pencil and pen.

This young Norwegian girl, without knowing it, held a prominent place in the sympathy and esteem of the public.