Wisi

'Wisi' we called her, to the horror of our dear departed mother.

Rico and Wiseli Johanna Spyri 1864

Andrew spoke most eloquently and feelingly on this subject; and, although everybody else had adopted the name 'Wisi' for Aloise, he never called her so, but said 'Wiseli' so softly and prettily, that it was very sweet to hear.

Rico and Wiseli Johanna Spyri 1864

"Awfully sorry, 'Wisi, I dropped it in off the tower," said

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Then Wisi began to cry, and said that it was all arranged; that she had given her promise, and that her father was pleased.

Rico and Wiseli Johanna Spyri 1864

"From the very beginning Wisi was too delicate for all the work and care that came upon her."

Rico and Wiseli Johanna Spyri 1864

All this story of poor Wisi had awakened in him such lively recollections of his childhood, that he wanted to talk about many other events and people; but his sister was not to be persuaded.

Rico and Wiseli Johanna Spyri 1864

She knew all the lovely songs by heart, and sang them clearly and well; and mamma and I were very much pleased to know that Wisi liked to sing, and went gladly to the Bible-class, and seemed to take the religious teaching very much to heart.

Rico and Wiseli Johanna Spyri 1864

We children all knew well enough who was to blame; but we let it go, we were so used to it, and were so fond of the merry Wisi, that we all were pleased when she escaped punishment.

Rico and Wiseli Johanna Spyri 1864

Wisi had the care of him in his sickness, in addition to every thing else, and he died about six months after the accident.

Rico and Wiseli Johanna Spyri 1864

He always came up to the parsonage to call, and was inclined to talk to me about our former schooldays; and gradually we worked round to Wisi, and talked about her most of the time.

Rico and Wiseli Johanna Spyri 1864