“Once upon a time, In a land far away,
A beautiful, independent, self-assured princess
Happened upon a frog as she sat contemplating ecological issues
On the shores of an unpolluted pond in a verdant meadow near her castle.
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The frog hopped into the princess’ lap and said:
“Elegant Lady,
I was once a handsome prince, until an evil witch cast a spell upon me.
One kiss from you, however, and I will turn back into the dapper, young prince that I am
And then, my sweet, we can marry
And set up housekeeping, in your castle, with my mother,
Where you can prepare my meals, clean my clothes, bear my children,
And forever feel grateful and happy doing so.”
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That night,
As the princess dined sumptuously – on lightly sauteed frog legs – seasoned
In a white wine and onion cream sauce,
She chuckled and thought to herself:
“I don’t think so.”
