News for Mother

News for Mother

Mother ran outside when Jack came home. She was happy to see Jack without the cow.

" Wonderful! " Mother cried. " You sold Milky White! How much money did you get? Ten gold coins? Twenty gold coins?"

" Um . . . " Jack gulped. " Er . . . " He put on his brightest smile. " I got something better than money, Mother. "

Jack reached into his pocket. " I traded Milky White for five magic beans. " He opened his hand and showed Mother the beans.

" What?" Mother gasped and turned pale. For a moment she said nothing. Then she dropped to the ground.