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THE THREE WISHES.
There was once a man, not very rich,
who had a pretty woman to his wife. One
winter's evening, as they sat by the fire,
they talked of the happiness of their neigh-
bours, who were richer then they. Said
the wife, “If it were in my power to
have what I wish, I should soon be hap-
pier than all of them."--"So should I
too," said the husband; “I wish we had
fairies now, and that now of them was
kind enough to grant me what I should
ask.” At that instant they saw a very
beautiful lady in their room, who told
them,--"I am a fairy, and I promise to
grant to you the three first things you
shall wish,; but, take care--after having
