Then they gave me a loaf of bread and told me to walk through the forest and give some to anyone who asked. I did exactly what they told me, and the second beggar-woman was a fairy in disguise, but instead of saying that whenever I spoke, diamonds and roses would drop from my mouth, she said that since I was so kind, I would never have any problems with my teeth.Really? Did it work?Well, I havent had a toothache since I met her.Id much rather have good teeth than have diamonds and roses drop out of my mouth whenever I said something

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Patricia C. Wrede was a contemporary American author. Patricia Collins Wrede is an American author of fantasy literature. She is known for her Enchanted Forest Chronicles series for young adults, which was voted number 84 in NPR's 100 Best-Ever Teen Novels list. Read more on Wikipedia →

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  • Health — Well-being of mind and body, and the pursuit of vitality

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