human
Tell me brother how shall we get over the steep mountains?
gpt
I shall carry you,
human
How shall we cross the rapid rivers and the great lakes?
gpt
We shall row across, and he rowed across the rivers and lakes; for wherever they came, they found boats, which seemed to be there just for their sakes. Sometimes the brother swam with his little sister across the rivers and they floated easily on the waves. At their side flew the two little birds. One evening when they were very tired, the children came upon the ruins of burned down buildings. Close by stood a large new farm house. Outside the kitchen door stood a girl peeling vegetables.
human
Will you give us something to eat?
gpt
Yes, come, answered the child,
human
Do you hear, sister? This girl speaks the language that our father and mother spoke. Now we may begin to look for the birch and the star. The children then went into the kitchen where they were received with much friendliness, and were asked where they came from. They answered,
gpt
We come from a foreign land and are looking for our home. We have no other mark than this--a large birch tree grows in the yard in front of the house. In the morning birds sing in its branches, and in the evening a large star shines through its leaves.
human
Poor children, said the people, full of pity,
gpt
God will help us. His angels have led us to our own country. Now we are almost at home.
human
Finland is great,
gpt
But God is greater!