Sadje has asked us “What do you see?”
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Fantasy Land, May 2, 1865 â
The day started out as any ordinary sunny spring day in Fantasy Land but by noon the town was in a frenzy for the news was out that 9 year old Mary Andrews had lost her lamb, Snowflake. Mary had Snowflake for only a few months but they had become attached to each other immediately, so much so that he followed her to school every day, even though Mary knew it was against the rules.
Teacher Sarah Johnson had this to say: âMaryâs such a lovely girl and Snowflake is so sweet with his fleece as white as snow. I didnât mind the fact that the lamb followed Mary to school because she always tied him to a nearby tree but today for some reason he followed her right into the classroom. As you can imagine all the children wanted to do was laugh and play.â
Pressed for more information, Miss Johnson went on to say that she took Snowflake outside herself and tied him to the tree but when the children went out to play, the lamb was nowhere in sight.
The three blind mice who live across the road from the school became rather indignant when questioned about the incident. âOf course we didnât see anything, you fool! We’re blind as bats! But we did hear some strange noises near the tree shortly before the children came outside.â When asked to described the noises one mouse said âIt sounded like pulling or tuggingâ while another thought it was more like a snapping sound. The third mouse added âThere was definitely a scuffle of some sort. Poor little Snowflake.â
Maryâs parents, Abigail and Wyatt Andrews, rushed to the school to console their daughter. Mr. Andrews was visibly upset to learn that the teacher had taken Snowflake away from Mary. âShe had no right touching that lamb. Sheâs a school teacher, not a farmer and has no idea how to tie a proper knot. She should have asked Mary to tie Snowflake to the tree like she always does.â
Moments later Little Bo-Peep arrived on the scene and was asked her opinion on the incident. âWell, Iâve been a shepherdess for a long time now and if thereâs one thing I know itâs this: If you leave them alone theyâll come home wagging their tails behind them.â
By mid-afternoon all the townâs residents had gathered at the school and formed search parties to look for Snowflake. Even Humpty Dumpty was there, sad and terribly broken up. In all my years as a reporter Iâve never seen such an outpouring of support.
A new development as Hansel and Gretel just arrived at the school. âWait! We think we can help!â they cried and tearfully reminded those of us still at the school of their traumatic encounter with the evil witch who held them captive in her gingerbread house. âWe all know how much Snowflake loves to eat wildflowersâ Hansel said. Gretel added âThe witch has flowers growing all around her house. If she get’s Snowflake to follow her there, the poor little guy wonât stand a chance.â
With great trepidation we entered the forest and came upon the witchâs house. There she was, gnarled and bent over, dragging a bleating Snowflake behind her. âSTOP!!â the witch shrieked, âIâll kill him right before your eyes!â Suddenly, Humpty Dumpty appeared out of nowhere and ran up to Snowflake, freeing him from the witchâs clutches. Snatching Humpty, the witch cackled âFine! Take your precious lamb! I don’t need him. Iâll feast on scrambled eggs all week!â and she disappeared into the dark forest with Humpty.
What an act of bravery exhibited by Humpty Dumpty! He was indeed a good egg.Â
NAR © 2023
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The yolk is on the old crone because Humpty is a hard old egg! đ
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No oeufs brouillĂ©s for her! đ
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Nancy, this is a brilliant combination of old fairytalesâI love it!
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Thanks so much Manette! It was a fun write for sure!
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Oh no, poor Humpty! Great read!
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Thanks, Vera! Poor Humpty, indeed; no yolking matter!
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LOL!
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Eggcellent Nancy. I’m with Sadje, I’m going to suggest my almost-five-year-old granddaughter gets to read this!
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Thanks, Keith. So glad you enjoyed it! I hope your granddaughter has fun with this one.
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What fun, and so informative! I never knew Mary’s last name!
I’m pretty worried about Humpty, but he has been in other situations where we thought no one could put him back together again, and apparently survived.
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Humpty seems to find himself in hot water pretty often! Things are looking bleak for him right now. I hope this witch situation is something he’ll get over easy. đ
Thanks, D! This was a fun write; I’m glad you liked it! đ„
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Wonderful take, Nancy. Love it.đ
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Thanks, Sunshine! So glad you enjoyed it!
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My pleasure. I sure did.đ
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Haha! Excellent mashup of the nursery rhymes Nancy. Iâm sure a child of 4-5 would love this story. Thanks for joining in. Iâm saving your story to read to my granddaughter đ
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I’m honored, Sadje! Thank you so much for your gracious words. I hope your granddaughter enjoys the story.
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Iâm sure she will. Youâre most welcome
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Love this so much! All the different fairytales put together form a harrowing news article!
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Thanks, Sweets! Terrific comment! So glad you enjoyed this one.
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