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Clara started to scold her sister as she was offended and envious that she had had such a wonderful dream:

«You are silly and featherheaded! Where can we get all this? Will it fall from the sky? You believe this stupid cushion! And this is nothing, but the old woman’s lies!»

In the evening, foreign merchants returning from a fair were passing by their house. They sold their goods at great profit and were returning home merrily. The merchants asked the sisters to stay in their house overnight.

Clara met the guests angrily as she usually did. She did not take care of them, just mumbled something rude. And Alena welcomed the unexpected guests with a smile, gave them something to eat and drink and put them to bed. In the morning, before leaving, the merchants agreed to thank the younger sister for such a hearty welcome. They searched through the remains of their goods and gave her two brocade dresses, a pair of turquoise earrings and a pair of white and blue pearl necklaces. They liked the kind girl very much: she welcomed them heartily, gave tasty food, said kind words. And they did not want to take these goods home anyway. It was a relief for the merchants and a delight for a nice girl. The guests said good-bye and left in a good mood.