Cinderella's mother died while she was a very young child,leaving her to the care of her father and her step-sisters,who were much older then her,for cinderella's father had been married twice,her mother was his second wife.Now,cinderella's sisters did not love her,and were very unkind to her.As she grew older they made her work as a servant,and even sift the cinders on which account they used to call her in mockery "Cinderella".It was not her real name,but she became afterwards so well known by it that her proper one had been forgotten.She was a very sweet-tempered girl,good girl,however,and everybody (except her cruel sisters) loved her.It happened ,when Cinderella was about seventeen years old,that the king of that country gave a ball to which all ladies of the land and among the rest the young girl's sisters,were invited.And they made her dress them for the ball,but never thought of allowing her to go there."I wish you would take me to the ball with you,"Cinderella said,meekly "take you,indeed!"answered the elder sister,with a sneer,"it is no place for a cinder-sift,stay at home and do your work".When they were gone,Cinderella,whose heart was very sad,sat down and cried bitterly,but as she sat sorrowful,thinking of unkindness of her sisters,a voice called her from the garden and she went out to see who was there.It was her godmother,a good old fairy."Do not cry,Cinderella)she said,"you also shall go to the ball,because you are kind,good girl.bring me a pumpkin
