Jenny was a brown-eyed, attractive five-year-old girl. One day, when she and her mother were walking around the store, Jenny saw
plastic pearl necklace that cost $33. She was so excited about this necklace! And, of course, I asked my mother to buy it. But her mother replied: “Of course, it’s a beautiful necklace, but it costs a lot of money.” Let's do it this way. I'll buy you a necklace, and when we get home, we'll make a list of chores you'll need to complete to earn this gift. And don’t forget that on your birthday your grandmother will probably give you as much as 15 dollars. Agreed? Jenny agreed and her mother bought the necklace. Jenny did her daily chores very diligently and, of course, her grandmother gave her $15 for her birthday. Soon Jenny earned the entire amount required for the necklace. How Jenny loved her jewelry. She wore it everywhere: on the street, in kindergarten and even when she went to bed. The only place she didn't wear it was in the shower because Mom said it would ruin it and leave dye on her neck. And Jenny also had a loving dad. And when Jenny went to bed, he sat next to her and read her interesting bedtime stories. One evening, after the fairy tale ended, he asked: “Jenny, do you love me?” - Yes, of course, daddy. “You know that I love you,” answered the little girl. “Okay, then give me your necklace.” - Daddy, not my necklace! - Jenny screamed. — You can take Rosie, my favorite doll. Do you remember her? You gave it to me last year for my birthday. And you can take her toy tea set. Fine? “No, darling, don’t worry,” her father kissed her on the cheek. - Good night, baby. A week later, after reading the fairy tale, her father asked her again: “Do you love me?” - Of course, daddy. You know that I love you
“Okay, then give me your pearl necklace.” - No, daddy, not the necklace. You can take Ribbon, my toy horse. Do you remember her? She's my favorite. Her mane is so soft and you can play with it, braid it, and do whatever you want. You can take my horse if you want, daddy,” Jenny replied. “Don’t worry, everything is fine,” her father said and stroked her cheek and kissed her goodnight. - God bless you, sweet dreams! A few days later, when her father came to read her a bedtime story, Jenny was sitting on the edge of the bed and her lips were trembling. “Here, Daddy,” she said, holding out her hand. The necklace slipped onto daddy's palm.
Holding the plastic necklace with one hand, the father took a blue velvet box from his pocket with the other hand. Inside it was a real, genuine, incredibly beautiful pearl necklace. He's had it for a long time. He was just waiting for Jenny to part with her toy so he could give her the jewel.
Translated from Russian · original on wisdomlib.ru