Read the excerpt from "The Storyteller." "The story began badly,” said the smaller of the small girls, “but it had a beautiful ending.” “It is the most beautiful story that I ever heard,” said the bigger of the small girls, with immense decision. “It is the only beautiful story I have ever heard,” said Cyril. Which statement best explains the children's reaction to the bachelor's story? 1, They enjoyed the bachelor's story because it was about more than just being good.

2, They did not enjoy the bachelor's story because it was about a girl who was only good.

3, They enjoyed the bachelor's story because it contained many beautiful descriptions.

4, They did not enjoy the bachelor's story because they thought it had a bad beginning.