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Friday Feminist – Astrid Lindgren
Posted by on July 8, 2011
What does the sign say?” asked Pippi. She couldn’t read very well because she didn’t want to go to school as other children did.
It says, ‘Do you suffer from freckles?’” said Annika.
Does it indeed?” said Pippi thoughtfully. “Well, a civil question deserves a civil answer. Let’s go in.”
She opened the door and entered the shop, closely followed by Tommy and Annika. An elderly lady stood back of the counter. Pippi went right up to her. “No!” she said decidedly.
What is it you want?” asked the lady.
No,” said Pippi once more.
I don’t understand what you mean,” said the lady.
No, I don’t suffer from freckles,” said Pippi.
Then the lady understood, but she took one look at Pippi and burst out, “But, my dear child, your whole face is covered with freckles!”
I know it,” said Pippi, “but I don’t suffer from them. I love them. Good morning.”
I adored my Pippi Longstocking books when I was young. When my school had a bookfair when I was seven, I went as Pippi (plaits sticking out with pipecleaners, long stockings and all) while my brother went as Professor Brainstorm. Ah, the memories
xx Dee