The rainbow fish

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A long way out in the deep blue sea there lived a fish, not just  an ordinary fish,  but the most beautiful fish in the entire ocean.

One day, a little blue fish followed after him. “Rainbow Fish,” he called, “wait for me! Please give me one of your shiny scales. They are so wonderful, and you have so many.” 

“You want me to give you one of special scales? Asked  the Rainbow Fish.“Get away from me!”

From then on, no one would have anything to do  with the Rainbow Fish.

Now he was the loneliest fish in the entire ocean,  so he asked the wise Octopus for some advice.

“This is my advice. Give a glittering scale to each of the other fish. You will no longer be the most beautiful fish in the sea, but you will discover how to be happy.” said the Octopus.

The Rainbow Fish shared his scales left and right,  and the more he gave away,  the more delighted he became.

Finally the Rainbow Fish had only one shining scale left,  and he swam off to join his friends.