World Children's Story Classics: Family Stories

Chapter 43 Butter Candles
There are two kinds of candles: one is made of wax; the other is made of tallow.The candle made of wax was very proud, and it said to the tallow candle: "I'm going to a dance tonight!" The hostess gave the tallow candle to a poor child, and also gave her a basket of potatoes and two apples.The poor children’s family saw so many things, and their faces were filled with satisfied smiles. The mother said: “Thanks to the kind lady, this candle can burn until late at night!” The ball must have been very lively, but it is a pity that the little girl's pretty face will not be seen.The little girl said to her brother, "We can have hot potatoes tonight!" Her face was beaming with happiness as she spoke.The tallow candle thought: Ah, isn't her face shining with the same light as the girl from the rich family?
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