POOR LITTLE RICH Girl, Polish tale told by Mary Joslin.
“Zuzia was a merchant’s daughter, she was both rich and pretty.” But she was also ill-tempered, unhappy and lacked friends. Her old nurse recommends she seek guidance from the wise old woman who lives on the mountain. Eventually, Zuzia goes and along the way gives up all her prized possessions. In doing so, her generosity make new friends. She returns home with nothing, but realizes she is truly happy because she was kind to others.
