Hello, this is Janna and welcome to Story Nori. We have two stories for you this time.

They both come from England and they have a touch of Cinderella about them.

We think you're going to find them fun. The first is called Cap O'Rushes. Once upon a

time a rich man had three daughters. They lived in a large manor house surrounded by pretty

fields with ponies and sheep. He also owned several other houses at home and abroad as well

as factories and farms and even published a newspaper with all the fashionable and up-to-date opinions.

One evening he gathered together his family including his daughters. Eventually he tapped a

glass with a silver spoon and called everyone to attention. As you know I am no longer young and

looking after my fortune is becoming a burden. The time has come to divvy up my riches among my

three lovely girls. But first I wish each of you girls to tell me how much you love me,

whichever of you loves me the most shall receive the largest share. That's only how it should be.

The eldest daughter stood up, came over to her father and kissed him on the cheek.

Father, she said, I love you more than words can say. More than eyesight, movement or freedom.

More than life, beauty, health or honour. I love you as much as any child ever loved a father.

The old man blushed to hear such fine words. Well, Dune, can anyone put it better than that?

Who's next? The second eldest daughter stood up and kissed her father on the forehead.

She took his hand in hers and told him,

Dearest Darling Daddy, I love you just as much as my sister, only more so. She is stingy with her

affection when she says that she loves you as much as any child ever loved a parent. Because I love you

a whole lot more than any child ever loved a father in the whole of history.

Well, that does a heart good to hear.

Said the father beaming with pride. And then he looked at his youngest and favourite daughter,

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