CINDERELLA.

Now the King's son gave a grand ball, and all persons 
of quality were invited to it. Our two young ladies were 
not overlooked. Nothing was now talked of but the rich 
dresses 'they were to wear. 

At last the happy day arrived. The two proud sisters 
set off in high spirits. Cinderella followed them with her 
eyes until the coach was out f sight. She then began 
to cry bitterly. While she was sobbing, her godmother, 
who was a Fairy, appeared before her. 

" Cinderella," said the Fairy, " I am your godmother, 
and for the sake of your dear mamma I am come to cheer 
you up, so dry your tears ; you shall go to the grand ball 
to-night, but you must do just as I bid you. Go into 
the garden and bring me a pumpkin." Cinderella brought 
the finest that was there.