In a distant country, where it is always spring and sparrows are permanent residents, lived a king
with his beloved daughter. Her name was Famous. She was very happy. She had lots of beautiful and
expensive toys, unique around the world. She had bright dresses , ornaments and jewels. But more than
anything else, Famous preferred having fun, seated on her golden stool for hours on end and passing
her time looking through a big book full of multi-coloured pictures. With her eyes ... , she would touch
those pictures and admire their bright colour. From an early age, Famous showed signs of becoming
a very beautiful but, above all, a kind and sensible girl . She was always affable and polite. She loved
books and was well-mannered to everyone-servants, courtiers and her nanny. Most important of all
was her love for animals and flowers .
When the beautiful Princess walked around the Palace Garden, dressed in her wonderful gown
made of pearl buttons and sapphires, multi-coloured tulles and muslins, all the animals in the garden
and the birds in the sky chriped abd talked to her in their own language, as she passed by. They were
so happy to see her and tried to approach her.
And she sang to them:
Animals of my garden,
Beloved Birds of the Sky,
How sweetly you chirp!
Come to give each of you a hug.
Come nest in my embrace!
She hugged them and played with them. Then, she set them free, after she had kissed each and
every one of them. Little Famous was a nice creature and everyone, inside and outside of the
Kingdom, adored her, seeing in her a fair future Queen.
Of course, he who was the most proud was her father, the King. His daughter was the apple of
his eye!
Unfortunately, this happiness did not last for Famous. Her father felt lonely and decided to get
married. His second wife, though, was mean and jealous of her step-daughter.
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