The Ogre's Wife

The Ogre's Wife

Jack stared at the woman. " Your husband is an ogre?" he said. " Is he the mean ogre who steals gold?"

" Yes! " the woman said. " He steals gold and treasure from people. And do you know what his favorite food is?" Jack shook his head. " No. "

" It's baked boys on bread! " the ogre's wife said. Jack gulped.

" You must get out of here, " the woman went on. " My husband is out hunting now. But he will return soon and he will eat you! "

Jack knew he should leave at once. Mother told him stories about the mean ogre. The ogre stole from people. And worse—the terrible ogre ate boys!