BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.

RICH man had three daughters, the youngest of

whom was named Beauty. She was a good girl, and
her father loved her dearly. When he lost nearly all his
money, and had to live in a poor way, Beauty kept things
bright and cheerful, and did all the housework without
grumbling. One day he was called to the next town on
business; and the eldest daughter said, ‘Bring me a new
silk dress ;” and the second said, “ Bring me a purse full of
gold.” But Beauty only asked for arose. The old father
came back without the money he had hoped to get ; and on
the way passed a garden full of roses, and leaned over the ©
fence to get one. As he broke the stem he heard a low
growl, and looking up saw a great Beast with a club in its
hand. The man begged for mercy, and the Beast said he
would let him off, if he would send instead one of his
daughters. Beauty went, and found the Beast’s house very
lovely, and in the breakfast-room was a table set for two.

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