Then he called the others , who turned their little lamps full on the bed , and when they saw Snowdrop lying there they nearly fell down with surprise . ` Goodness gracious ! ' they cried , ` what a beautiful child ! ' And they were so enchanted by her beauty that they did not wake her , but let her sleep on in the little bed . But the seventh Dwarf slept with his companions one hour in each bed , and in this way he managed to pass the night . In the morning Snowdrop awoke , but when she saw the seven little Dwarfs she felt very frightened . But they were so friendly and asked her what her name was in such a kind way , that she replied : ' I am Snowdrop . ' ` Why did you come to our house ? ' continued the Dwarfs . Then she told them how her stepmother had wished her put to death , and how the Huntsman had spared her life , and how she had run the whole day till she had come to their little house . The Dwarfs , when they had heard her sad story , asked her : ` Will you stay and keep house for us , cook , make the beds , the washing , sew and knit ? and if you give satisfaction and keep everything neat and clean , you shall want for nothing . ' ` Yes , ' answered Snowdrop , ' I will gladly do all you ask . ' And so she took up her abode with them . Every morning the Dwarfs went into the mountain to dig for gold , and in the evening , when they returned home , Snowdrop always had their supper ready for them . But during the day the girl was left quite alone , so the good Dwarfs warned her , saying : ` Beware of your step-mother . She will soon find out you are here , and whatever you do do n't let anyone into the house . ' Now the Queen , after she thought she had eaten Snowdrop 's lungs and liver , never dreamed but that she was once more the most beautiful woman in the world ; so stepping before her mirror one day she said : ` Mirror , mirror , hanging there , Who in all the land 's most fair ? ' and the mirror replied : ` My Lady Queen , you are fair , 't is true , But Snowdrop is fairer far than you . Snowdrop , who dwells with the seven little men , Is as fair as you , as fair again . '
When the Queen heard these words she was nearly struck dumb with horror , for the mirror always spoke the truth , and she knew now XXXXX the Huntsman must have deceived her , and that Snowdrop was still alive .
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