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"We have come to see if you are as handsome as you claim," they explained.
"Aren't I?" he asked.
"We visited you earlier in the day when you were asleep," said one of the gods. "You were more handsome then."
"How could my looks decline within a few hours?" said the prince. He turned to his servants. "Did I look better in the morning?" he enquired. "You looked the same," said his servants.
"We are gods," said one of the visitors. "We can see what your servants cannot.
Their vision is imperfect and we'll prove it to you. Bring a bowl of water."
A bowl of water was brought. The god asked the servants to study it closely and then leave the room. When they were gone, he removed half a spoonful of water from the bowl. Then the servants were called back in.
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