The Three Wishes (1910)

Becoming dissatisfied with the brew of their favorite beverage, the gnomes of the Black Forest assemble together and discuss the possibility of improving it, and producing another and better brew. The chief brewer is discouraged and retires from the rest of the band to think the matter over. In the depths of his meditations, he falls into a sound sleep, during which a good fairy appears in a vision and gives him a talisman granting him three wishes. Awakening the next morning, the chief finds the talisman and a bottle of crystal, amber-colored liquid, which immediately arouses his curiosity. Remembering his dream, he rushes off with the talisman and the bottle to tell his companions all about it. They decide to use the first with to learn how to open the bottle, and the wish is granted. They all taste the liquid and find it is a beverage so far surpassing any other that they have ever tasted they are envious to know how and where it is made. The second wish is granted, and they behold just how and where it is made, in fact all about it. The chief brewer is commanded to make some of the nectar like this, he tries and fails. There is but one wish left, and they can think of no better way to use it than wishing for a liberal supply of the magic-like drink. The third and last wish is granted and all is serenity, happiness reigns and wit and jollity keep pace with good fellowship.

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