"'Once upon a time,' said the Linnet, 'there was an honest little fellow named Hans.'
'Was he very distinguished?' asked the Water-rat.
'No,' answered the Linnet, 'I don't think he was distinguished at all, except for his kind heart, and his funny round good-humoured face.'" (Oscar Wilde, "The Devoted Friend")
Never has a child of mine attempted his first smile with such deliberation.
Never has any child been so coached on how to move lip muscles.
Never have our hearts been so captivated as by our beloved Little Hans.
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