From the Basque
Once upon a time there was a poor woman who had three daughters.
One day the youngest said: “Mother, now that I am old enough, I wish to go out to service.”
The mother thought to herself: “If this one goes, why, there will be more to eat for the rest of us,” so she said: “Very well, good luck go with you.”
The girl set out, and after she had walked a long way she came to a beautiful city. A handsome lady met her, and asked:—
“Where are you going, my child?”
“I am going out to service,” replied the girl.
“Will you come with me to my home?” asked the lady.
“Yes, indeed,” said the girl, “and I’ll try to serve you faithfully.”
The lady led her to a large and fine house, and told her what work she should do that day.