Jack Makes the Princess Laugh

Once upon a time, a widow lived with her son Jack. All they owned in the world were three cows. Life was good until, one summer, their crops died and they had little to eat.

“Jack, we must sell our cows,” said the widow. “Take them to the market tomorrow and try to get good money for them.”

So the next day Jack took the three cows to the market. When he arrived, he saw a huge crowd. Being a curious soul, Jack squeezed his way to the front where he saw a wee man holding a bee,