“Thus, as time went by, the chateau fell into disrepair, for the family fortunes were squandered upon the vain and selfish stepsisters, while Cinderella was abused, humiliated, and finally forced to become a servant in her own house.” Here, in a stately chateau, there lived a widowed gentleman, and his little daughter Cinderella.” peaceful, prosperous, and rich in romance and tradition.
"Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there was a tiny kingdom. Cold, cruel, and bitterly jealous of Cinderella's charm and beauty, she was grimly determined to forward the interests of her own two awkward daughters.” “It was upon the untimely death of this good man, however, that this stepmother's true nature was revealed. And so, he married again, choosing for his second wife, a woman of good family, with two daughters just Cinderella's age, by name: Anastasia and Drizella.” “Although he was a kind and devoted father, and gave his beloved child every luxury and comfort, still he felt she needed a mother's care. "Take that ironing and have it back in an hour! One hour, you hear?" “Your Grace, please wait! May I try it on?” “Oh, it's a beautiful dress! Did you ever see such a beautiful dress? And look! Glass slippers. “What's a royal ball? After all, I suppose it would be frightfully dull, and boring, and completely. And it says, 'By royal command, every eligible maiden is to attend.'” “After all, I'm still a member of the family. “I know it isn't easy, but at least we should try to get along together.
“So if you don't want to lose a nice, warm bed, you'd better get rid of those dreams. It's certainly not my idea to feed you first-it's orders.” “I'm sorry if your highness objects to an early breakfast.
“Well, there's one thing: they can't order me to stop dreaming.” “Well, serves you right, spoiling people’s best dreams.”
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