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It had been a week since the swan left. Then on a cold chilly

night my door was knocked gently to get me out of my warm

bed. I opened the door only to be surprised by the presence

of a beautiful lady there. She spoke, “My name is Anglea. I lost

my way. I shall be grateful if you allow me to spend the night in

your hut.” I was soon ready to make her grateful.

In the morning before I woke up, Angela had cleaned up the

entire place and was busy preparing my meal. When I returned

home in the evening, I was amazed to see my dinner and bed

ready. After I had taken my dinner, she came to me and said, “I

am an orphan and have no place to go. Would you take me as

your wife?” I had already been fascinated by her beauty and that

I was lonely too, I accepted before

she had the chance to finish.

We got married and lived happily

for years. She proved to be the

best wife a person could have. One

day she said, “Please bring me a

porter’s wheel. I’ll make pots for

you in my free time. You can sell

them in the market.” I agreed. She

made me promise that I would not

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