Another Hot Breakfast

Another Hot Breakfast

Jack smiled and waved at the ogre's wife. " Go away, boy! " she said.

As Jack walked closer, the woman blinked. " I remember you! " she cried. " I fed you breakfast one morning. That was the day my husband lost a bag of gold! "

The ogre's wife glared at Jack. " The gold didn't just disappear, " she said. " Somebody stole it! "

" Hmm, " Jack said slyly. " I might be able to tell you something about that. But . . . " He rubbed his belly. " I can't say another word until I eat something. "

" Hmpf! " The ogre's wife glared at Jack. But Jack could see that she was curious. With a sigh she invited Jack inside.