Jack and the Beanstalk
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EnglishVoice Age
Young Adult (18-35)Accents
North American (General)Transcript
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This is jack and the beanstalk. Excerpt. Take three. All right, mother, said Jack. It's market Day. Today I'll go into town and sell Bessie. So Jack took the cow's halter in his hand, walked through the garden gate and headed off toward town. He hadn't gone far when he met a funny looking old man who said to him, Good morning Jack, Good morning to you, said Jack, wondering how the little old man knew his name. Where are you off to this fine morning? Asked the man. I'm going to market to sell our cow, Bessie. Well, what a hopeful son you are! Exclaimed the man. I have a special deal for such a good boy like you. The little old man looked around to make sure no one was watching, and then opened his hand to show Jack what he held beans? Asked Jack, looking a little confused. Three magical bean seeds. To be exact, young man. 123. So magical are they? That if you plant them overnight by morning they grow right up to the sky, promised the funny little man. And because you're such a good boy, there are yours in trade for that old milking cow really? Said Jack, and you're quite sure they're magical. I am indeed. And if it doesn't turn out to be true, you can have your cow back. Well, that sounds fair, said Jack, as he handed over Bessie's halter, pocketed the beans and headed back home to show his mother