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her sisters, but very much nicer. The two elder girls
were very arrogant as a result of their wealth; they
pretended to be great ladies, declining to receive
the daughters of other merchants, and associating
only with people of quality. Every day they went off
to balls and theatres, and for walks in the park, with
many a gibe at their little sister, who spent much of
her time in reading good books.
Now these girls were known to be very rich, and
in consequence were sought in marriage by many
prominent merchants. The two eldest said they
would never marry unless they could find a duke,
or at least a count. But Beauty very politely thanked
all who proposed marriage to her, and said that she
was too young at present, and that she wished to
keep her father company for several years yet.
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