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THE WATER OF LIFE

She raised them to be polite and kind and hardworking. One day, when they were still young, the eldest said, “Let us work together and save our money. Then we can build a fine house for our dear mother to live in!”

The others agreed, and the three youngsters became famous for working hard and saving every penny. They toiled in the fields nearby and sold what they grew at the market. After several years, they had enough money to build a wonderful mansion.

They moved in with their mother, who was overjoyed. “I am so lucky to have such excellent children, who

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