Cascade

English translation

Once upon a time, there was a widow who had two daughters.

The little one was nice like her father. The big one was bad like her mother.

The little girl had to go to the fountain twice a day, which was a long way away.

One day, an ugly old woman came to the fountain.

"Would you give me a drink, please?

" "Of course, madam. " "You're so nice.

Listen, with every word you say, precious stones will come out of your mouth. I am a fairy.

My ugly appearance is my best camouflage. "

When she came home, her mother yelled, "What were you doing?

" "I beg your pardon for being so late. "

As soon as she said these words, roses, pearls, and diamonds flowed out of her mouth.

"What do I see, my darling child? But where did you get all these?

" The little girl told the whole story in detail.

And as she talked and talked, roses, pearls, and diamonds came out of her mouth, flowing down to the ground in a marvelous cascade.