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'I wish you would give them to me,' said the other; 'I am very

poor.' Then the man pitied him, and gave him all he had; and the

little dwarf said in return, 'As you have such a kind honest

heart, I will grant you three wishes--one for every penny; so

choose whatever you like.' Then the countryman rejoiced at his

good luck, and said, 'I like many things better than money:

first, I will have a bow that will bring down everything I shoot

at; secondly, a fiddle that will set everyone dancing that hears

me play upon it; and thirdly, I should like that everyone should

grant what I ask.' The dwarf said he should have his three

wishes; so he gave him the bow and fiddle, and went his way.