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It allowed room for growing , and rested on his ears , which , for the occasion , were as red as two roses . Round the cap was a broad ribbon in which were woven rakes , scythes , and flails , interlaced with sheaves all the way round . `` It 's a good thing you came , '' said Pelle , as they drove up to the church , and found themselves among so many people . Lasse had almost had to give up thought of coming , for the man who was going to look after the animals while he was away had to go off at the last moment for the veterinary surgeon ; but Karna came and offered to water and give the midday feed , although neither could truthfully say that they had behaved as they ought to have done to her . `` Have you got that thing now ? '' whispered Lasse , when they were inside the church . Pelle felt in his pocket and nodded ; the little round piece of lignum-vitae that was to carry him over the difficulties of the day lay there .