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    a little light shining through a window.
    He looked in, and saw three girls sitting around a blazing fire. The eldest girl said "I think we will begin our wishes". She said I wish I was married to the king's baker. I would have plenty have bread. The second girl said "I wish I was married to the king's butcher". I would have plenty of meat. The young girl said "I wish I was married to the king I would be queen and have plenty of every thing".
    They started to laugh. The king went on home, and he sent for the
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Flaherty
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs Ellen Foley
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    74
    Address
    Cnoc an Ghuail, Co. Chiarraí