The little match seller struck the first match and saw a warm stove. I struck the first match and saw a pair of cold hands. The little match seller struck the second match and saw roast goose and bread. I struck the second match and saw a pile of sour-looking wild fruits. The little match seller struck the third match and saw a beautiful Christmas tree. I struck the third I struck a fourth match and saw a stunted tree by an unknown river. The little match seller struck a fourth match and saw a fleeting star. I struck a fourth match and saw a pair of eyes shining with stars. The little match seller struck a fifth match and saw the grandmother who loved her the most. I struck the fifth match and a boy's figure appeared in the light of the fire. If the little match girl fell asleep like this, I was inexplicably leaving the world with my child on my butt.