Jack and the Beanstalk | The Bean Lady. (Scene 3) - A free to read rhymed play!

Bean Lady

Little boy with cow-friend, come to me, if you please. I can make your troubles end, and then you can go home with ease.

Jack

Little old lady, tell me please; just how can I go home with ease? I have to go to the market today to sell my cow - my friend...

Bean Lady

I say, Jack; my boy, do not linger. Sell the cow to me. You'll soon not have to lift a finger. I'm honest. You soon will see.

Jack

(Aside) I know not why, but I do believe that this old lady does not deceive. Even though I'm very blue, yes, I'll sell my cow to you. Gold is what you'll need to give to me, for us to eat and live.

Bean Lady

Jack... gold is not what you will lack. If you're not rich by tomorrow's end, come back to me, your new-found friend. Then I'll refund, to you, your cow, but beans are what you need, for now.

Jack

Oh?

Bean Lady

So... here's one for good faith and one for your heart and this one's for a brand new start. Here's one for you and here's one other. This last one here; it's for your mother.

Jack

But beans are not what I should get for Bessie, my cow - my only pet. Early this morning, my mother said that we need gold to live and be fed.

Bean Lady

These beans are full of wealth, my dear. You'll soon have gold up to your ear.

Jack

For some reason, i still believe that you are honest and do not deceive. So, Bessie, my friend will soon be sold and we will receive a whole lot of gold.

Bean Lady

Jack... Put the beans there, in that sack.

Jack

Where?

Bean Lady

There... the sack... right there Jack. The sack... the sack on your back.

Jack

Oh!! This sack on my back. It's called a knapsack.

Bean Lady

Thank you Jack for that information, but do beware of the beans' inflation.

Jack

Beware of the beans' inflation? (Aside) This lady has a big imagination!

Bean Lady

Jack, now please, pass her to me.

Jack

Alright. Here is she.

Bean Lady

Now that we have made the trade, you mustn't be anymore delayed.

Jack

I know. I'll go. I just want to say bye.

Bean Lady

Alright Jack. Don't make me cry.

Jack

Bessie, I'm sorry that you have to go. Though, I'm sure that there will be a day that we'll meet again...

Bean Lady

I say. Jack? Have a hanky handy in that knapsack.

Jack

I'm sorry. I don't. Bessie, I won't... ever forget the fun times that we've had. Goodness, I'm so very sad! I'm gonna miss you!

Bessie

Mime monna miss moo moo!

Bean Lady

Boo ... hoo!

Bessie

Moo... ...

Jack

My Messie.

Bessie

My Mack!

Bean Lady

We've got to part now, Bessie - Jack.

Jack

Thank you much for buying my cow. I'm going home to mother now.

Bean Lady

You're very welcome and please remember: tomorrow's word for you is 'timber!"

Jack

"Timber" is tomorrow's word. "Timber" is the word I heard.

Bean Lady

(Aside) That boy, there, has such a big heart and really is so very smart. I hope he remembers his word of the day. Otherwise, I'll have to find another way.

Bessie

Moo moo mave may mawn more me? (Do you have a lawn for me?)

Bean Lady

Why yes, Bessie. I certainly do. Come with me to your home, anew.

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