Aladdin and the Magic Lamp (7)

Aladdin and the Magic Lamp (7)

When his mother saw Aladdin she cried out with joy, " My child ! My darling ! I thought you were dead ! Where have you been all this time ? "

Aladdin told her what hd happened to him and showed her the lamp, as well as the precious stones.

His mother also thought they were made of glass.
She did not give them another thought and put them in a box where they lay forgotten.

As for the lamp, she decided to sell it.
Her starving son had eaten all the food in the house and with this she could buy some more bread.

She took a rag and polished the lamp... But two seconds later  she dropped it on the floor and stared.

A curious figure was standing in front of her, as terrifying as a demon.

Neverthless, when he spoke he sounded very friendly.

" I am the ginie of the lamp, " he said.
"Tell me your wishes and they will be granted."

But it was Aladdin who spoke first: " We want something to eat ! "

As soon as his wish was made, it was granted.

The ginie brought bread, two bottles of wine and all sorts of succulent food served on silver plates.
There was enough for at least four meals !

(7/25)