King Midas adored his daughter. He adored gold, too. He depends on both to be happy.
Each day, King Midas demanded to see his gold coins. He checked the amount. He wanted more gold.
King Midas wished each thing he touched would become gold. One day, he got his wish. All things he touched become gold!
The king’s daughter hugged him. She became gold! King Midas demanded that his wish be taken away. He needed his daughter back.
Without delay, his wish was taken back. And King Midas no longer adored gold. He only adored his daughter.
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