There once lived a king named Midas. The king was very1. But he only cares about two things: his little daughter and gold. The king had many rooms full of2, but he wasn't happy enough, because he wanted to get even 3 gold.
One day when the king was in his garden, an unknown visitor came to him. He told the king that he could 4for anything he wanted. At first the king did not believe the stranger(陌生人), 5he still believed him in the end. "I only wish to have more gold," the king said. "Very well," answered the stranger. "You will have your wish. From tomorrow, everything you 6will turn to gold. "
The next morning the king got7 of the bed early. He wanted to see if his wish would come true. First, he touched the chair, then a flower, then a table. 8he touched turned to gold! The king was very happy. Then, he sat down to eat breakfast. But as soon as he touched his9 , it turned to gold. The king began to10. What would happen if he couldn't eat anything?
Just then the little princess(公主) came into the dining room. She ran to her 11. But as soon as he touched her, she turned to gold. The king cried sadly and ran out to the garden. As he was looking for the 12, he saw him again. The king asked him to 13the wish." I don't want any more gold, "he shouted. The stranger warned(警告) the king to be sure this time. Then, he14to take back the wish.
From that day on, the king didn't care about the gold anymore and he 15 gave his gold to the poor. He became a wiser and happier man, even though he had less gold.
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