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Long ago, when wishes could still help people, a king lived with his beautiful daughters. The youngest daughter was the most beautiful of all.
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The Frog Prince
A princess loses her golden ball in a well and must keep a promise to a talking frog.
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The princess by the well
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Near the castle was a large, dark forest. In the forest, there was a well under an old linden tree. On hot days, the princess liked to sit beside its cool water. When she was bored, she threw her golden ball into the air and caught it. It was her favorite toy.
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