CINDERELLA. 19 wand, and in the other she held a crutch to support herself. Cinderella could not account for thia strange appearance, and thought that her eyes had deceived her, as she had) not seen this droll personage before; but the old woman, with a good-natured smile in her countenance, approached nearer, and thus accosted her:— “ My dear Cinderella, I am your god' mother, and, knowing the desire you have to go to this fine ball, I am come for the purpose of gratifying your wishes ; therefore dry up your tears, and,, as you are a good girl, I will furnish you with an equipage suitable to your merit.” Cinderella then remembered, that she had heard her father and mother often talk of her godmother, and that she was one of those good fairies who interest themselves in the welfare of all the children to whom they stand sponsors; ant* this recollection "revived her spirits so* much, that she spoke to the fairy in her usually pleasant manner. The fairy took Cinderella by the hand, any having led her out to a retired spot, said, “ Now, my dear, you
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