[The Book of Dreams and Ghosts by Andrew Lang]@TWC D-Link bookThe Book of Dreams and Ghosts CHAPTER XIII 12/24
When the funeral party heard of this they went thither, and saw what the matter was--Thorgunna had come there, and it seemed advisable to them all not to meddle with her.
When she had done all that she wanted, she brought the food into the room, set the tables and laid the food upon them.
Then the funeral party said to the farmer: "It may happen in the end, before we part, that you will think it dearly bought that you would show us no hospitality".
Both the farmer and the housewife answered: "We will willingly give you food, and do you all other services that you require". As soon as the farmer had offered them this, Thorgunna passed out of the room into the kitchen, and then went outside, nor did she show herself again.
Then a light was kindled in the room, and the wet clothes of the guests were taken off, and dry ones given them in their place.
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