After the guests had all arrived, she entered through the keyhole. No
one saw her enter.

Each of the good fairies bestowed on the princess a precious gift.

"I bestow upon you, sweet princess, the gifts of health and
cheerfulness," said the first fairy.

"You shall be the most beautiful princess in the world," said the second
fairy.

"You shall be witty and wise," said the third.

"You shall have the sweetest voice that ever was heard," said the
fourth.

"You shall be generous and kind," said the fifth.

"Everyone shall love you," said the sixth of the good fairies.

Just then a spiteful laugh was heard.

"Ah, ah, ah!" some one called.

The king and queen saw the old witch who had not been invited to the
party.

"I will tell you what shall happen to this little wonder," said the
witch. "She will cut her finger with a spindle before she is fifteen