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The Greedy Woman
Once, a hunter caught a golden bird with the diamond beak and claws.
Being charmed of its beauty, he set it free.
The bird wanted to reward him. The hunter said that first he must ask his wife what she wanted.
First of all she wanted a dress. The bird brought her a wonderful one, but the woman didn't like it.
The second day, she wanted a sparkling castle with servants.
Instead of his pour shanty the hunter found the palace.
But, the woman was unsatisfied again. This time she wanted to be the mistress of the whole country. The hunter said to the bird what his wife wished.
But when he went home, the hunter found again his old shanty.
"The discontented remains without the gift!"
Catalina Stoica