Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a poor girl named Lily. She was kind-hearted and always had a smile on her face. Despite her difficult circumstances, Lily remained patient and hopeful for a better future.

Lily's days were filled with chores, helping her family make ends meet. She dreamt of becoming a princess, living in a grand palace. But she knew she had to be patient and work hard to reach her dream.

One day, a royal announcement was made that the prince was in search of a bride. All the young girls in the village were excited and began to prepare themselves for the chance to become a princess. Lily, knowing she had little to offer, remained patient.

Weeks went by, and the prince and his entourage arrived in the village. He began inspecting all the girls to find his future bride. Lily watched from afar, patiently waiting for her turn.

Finally, it was Lily's turn to meet the prince. He was mesmerized by her kindness and beauty, and knew right away that she was the one. Lily couldn't believe her luck!

The prince proposed to Lily and asked her to become his princess. Lily's dream had come true, and all because she had been patient and believed in herself. From that day forward, Princess Lily brought happiness and love to the kingdom.

Remember, my dear friend, patience is a virtue. Just like Lily, if you stay patient and work hard, your dreams can come true.

1. What was Lily's name and what kind of girl was she? 2. What did Lily dream of becoming and what did she know she had to do? 3. Who was arriving in the village and what was Lily doing?