![]() Only then, the girl would lose her father's love and support, so she endured it all bravely and with a smile. The poor girl patiently endured all and didn't dare to complain to her father, who would scold her, because he was under the influence of his new wife. "She slept in a sorry garret, on a wretched straw bed, while her sisters slept in fine rooms, with floors all inlaid, on beds of the very newest fashion, and where they had looking glasses so large that they could see themselves at their full length from head to foot." She made her sleep in a garret, on a wretched straw bed, while her stepsisters got fine rooms with the most comfortable beds and large mirrors. She gave her the meanest and dirtiest work in the house - washing the dishes, tables, cleaning her and her daughter's chambers. ![]() She couldn't stand her good qualities because she made her daughters appear more odious. ![]() As soon as the wedding ceremony ended, the girl's stepmother began to show her real face. ![]()
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