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`` It 's not a big wage , '' said the man ; `` but if I give you a hand , perhaps the Almighty 'll give me one in return . '' `` Well , we 've no one but Him to hold to , we poor creatures , '' answered Lasse . `` But I shall thank you in my grave . '' The cottager arrived by four o'clock , and Lasse was able to begin his holiday from that hour . Whenever he was about to take a hand in the work , the other said : `` No , leave it alone ! I 'm sure you 've not often had a holiday . '' `` No ; this is the first real holiday since I came to the farm , '' said Lasse , drawing himself up with a lordly air .