| Near the king's castle was a huge, dense
forest. Under a big tree on the edge of the forest there was a deep, dark pool. On a hot day it was pleasant to rest under the cool shade of the tree, by the pool. The princess often went there to play by herself. She used to run about on the grass near the pool, throwing up her golden ball and catching it. One day, however, when the princess threw up her ball, it did not fall into her outstretched hands. It fell onto the grass and bounced into the deep pool with a loud splash. |
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