Cinderella

Cinderella

Once upon a time, in a land far away, there lived a fair young maiden.

When winter came, her mother grew ill and died. Soon after, the girl's father remarried. His new wife had two daughters.

The stepsisters were beautiful but mean. Yet the father was away often, so he did not see this. Every day, they made the girl do all the chores.

They called her “ Cinderella" because she was always so dirty.

One day, their father was going to the fair. He asked his daughters what they would like. “ A beautiful gown, " said one. " A lovely ring, " said the other. " I only want a twig, " said Cinderella. The father brought home the dress and ring for the stepsisters, and a twig for Cinderella.