There was once a young and handsome man Nathan. He was rude, impolite and ill-mannered. He didn't like children and didn't respect old people. He was cold and he has never said a nice word to people. And people tried to avoid a meeting with him. Once upon a time Nathan has met an old lady on the street. And the old lady started speaking with him. She was very polite. She said that she would have an important meeting with her old friend. They didn't see each other for many years. And now he invited her. And the old lady just asked an advice from Nathan "did she look good"? She wanted to make an impression on her friend. But Nathan said that she look horrible and added that she is too old to go to dates. It was very rude answer. The old lady didn't like his behavior. And she burned with anger. At the next moment it became dark on the street, a stiff wind got up and lowering clouds covered the sky. The old lady was a witch. She was raving with anger. Nathan was scared. The witch said: "You are very rude with people Nathan. And I will change it. Look at a mirror, she said. You will stay with this face until you will not change your attitude to people. You should tell to people only pleasant and nice words and compliments. And with every good compliment you face step by step will get better". And she added: "Now your face exhibits a true and correct view of your nature". "Good luck!" It was her last words and she disappeared. Nathan looked in the mirror. He looked terrible. He looked like a very old man with a lot of deep lines, big warts and scars on his face. He was mazed, scared and he didn't know what to do. Then he remembered about making compliments. But as he wanted to say nice words people ran away from him. He hadn't even a hope that someday he would return his appearance. More than half a year he secluded himself, until two little girls haven't knocked to his door. They were very tired and hungry. And he let them in. He just took on a hood for not scaring them. He has fed them and got them to bed. He was very polite with them and said compliments. Little girls liked him, they considered him a good man and they decided to stay with him. Nathan was only glad to their decision. And Nathan began took care after them. He was so infatuated with his new duties and he didn't mentioned how his face day after day got better. His warts and scars disappeared. Now he looked like a usual old man. In two weeks Nathan looked himself again, a young and handsome man. As only he returned his appearance two little girls were gone. He understood it was witch's hanky-panky. He was taught a good lesson. Now he becomes very polite, he says hello to everyone on the streets and makes compliments to women and ladies.
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