One girl's mother died, and her father married another woman. Her stepmother made her work every day, and she was often covered in ashes, and everyone called her "Cinderella." One day, Cinderella wept at her mother's grave. There was a little white pigeon who said it could help her achieve any wish. Soon after, the king invited young girls from all over the country to the prince's ball. Cinderella wanted to go too, but the stepmother only took her two daughters with her. Cinderella went to her mother's grave and cried sadly. The little white pigeon gave her a beautiful dress and a pair of crystal dancing shoes. Cinderella came to the palace, and the prince was so captivated by her beauty that he danced only with Cinderella. When midnight approached, Cinderella hurried out of the palace, but lost a crystal shoe in the palace. The prince took the crystal shoes and found Cinderella's home. Neither sister could wear that crystal shoe. Only Cinderella's feet were just right. The prince recognized her and had a grand wedding with her.
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