“‘There is nothing nicer in the world!’ Winfred shouted back.

“‘Silly,’ said Merrylip.

“On and on they rode until Winfred grew tired.

“‘Please,’ he said, ‘I would like to stop, now.’

“Immediately the burro disappeared and Winfred was standing under a tree, with Merrylip next to him.

“‘Where do you want to go now?’ she asked.

“‘I’m hungry,’ said Winfred.

“‘Shall we go to the old Mother’s and have more beans?’

“‘I’d rather have fried chicken and strawberries,’ said Winfred.

“‘But the old Mother only eats beans.’