16 CINDERELLA age; when you get there, keep to the •right side, and close to the wall you will •see the watering-pot standing; look behind it, and there you will find six Sizards, which you must bring to me immediately.” Cinderella flew to the garden, as she was desired, and found the six lizards, which she put into her apron, and brought to the fairy. Another touch of the wonderful wand soon converted these animals into six spruce footmen, in dashing liveries, who immediately jumped up behind the carriage, and with as much agility as if they had been accustomed to do nothing else all their lives. The coachman and postilion having likewise taken their places, the fairy said to Cinderella, “ Well, my dear girl, is not this as fine an equipage as you could desire to go to the ball with ? Tell me, now, are you pleased with it ?” “ O yes, my dear godmother,” replied Cinderella,; and then, with a good deal of hesitation, added, “ but how can I make my appearance among so many fine-dressed people in these mean-looking clothes 2”
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