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Her movements were delightful to watch , and her mouth had assumed an expression which was intended to betoken refinement . It suited her delightfully , and Pelle was always seized by a desire to kiss her lips and so disarrange the expression ; but to-day he sat down to his supper in silence . Ellen was accustomed to put aside his share of the midday dinner , and to warm it up for him when he came home in the evening ; at midday he ate bread-and - butter in the office . `` When we have once got properly settled we 'll all have dinner at six o'clock ; that is much more comfortable . '' `` That 's what the fine folks do , I 've been told , '' said Lasse . `` That will be pleasant , to give it a try . '' Lasse was sitting with Young Lasse on his knee , telling him funny stories .