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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