"'Good day to you, sir,' she said.
"'What have you got in your basket to-day?' asked the man.
"'If you wish to know you had better buy it,' said the old hag.
"'What does it cost?' asked the man.
"'Yes! she must have fourpence; she never had more than one price,' she said.
"So the man said he would take it; it would be hard to find anything cheaper. When he lifted the lid this time there lay a kitten in it.
"When he got home the lad stood out in the yard, waiting and wondering what he should get for his wages the second year.
"'Is that you, master?' he said.
"Yes, there he was.
"'What did you buy to-day now?' asked the lad.