{"product_id":"2940153055336","title":"The Silly Countess (a short story)","description":"Once upon a time, there lived a countess.\u003cbr\u003eShe was very naive, I must confess.\u003cbr\u003eShe always trusted what people said\u003cbr\u003eand rarely questioned things in her head.\u003cbr\u003eThe countess had a generous heart.\u003cbr\u003eUnfortunately, she wasn’t that smart.\u003cbr\u003eShe always saw what she wanted to see\u003cbr\u003eand found a reason to smile with glee.\u003cbr\u003eShe always heard what she wanted to hear\u003cbr\u003eand always found a reason to cheer.\u003cbr\u003eShe always helped whenever she could.\u003cbr\u003eShe loved to help; it made her feel good.\u003cbr\u003eWhen people needed her, she was there.\u003cbr\u003eShe gave them her love and tender care.\u003cbr\u003e“Thank you for caring,” they would say.\u003cbr\u003eShe would smile and go on her way.\u003cbr\u003eShe always thought nothing of it.\u003cbr\u003eShe felt she had to do her bit.\u003cbr\u003eShe didn’t need their cheers and applause.\u003cbr\u003eShe knew how privileged her life was.\u003cbr\u003e“You should be careful,” her friends would say.\u003cbr\u003e“People’s jealousy can get in the way.\u003cbr\u003eNot everyone has your interest at heart.\u003cbr\u003eSome are just waiting to tear you apart.”\u003cbr\u003eThe countess ignored their sound advice.\u003cbr\u003eBeing naive was her biggest vice.\u003cbr\u003eHer friends didn’t know what else to say.\u003cbr\u003eThey knew she’d have to learn the hard way ...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rhyming cautionary tale looks at the pitfalls of gullibility and silliness. It is approximately 860 words.","brand":"Vraiment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47171752919280,"sku":"2940153055336","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940153055336_p0.jpg?v=1764028597","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940153055336","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}