The Frog and widow's daughter (3)

The Frog and widow's daughter (3)

Then he said, " Put me to bed with you, my own true love. As you promised me when you fetched your water down at the well. "

" Ugh, I can't have that slimy thing in my bed, " protested the daughter.

" Put the poor creature to bed and let it rest, " said the mother.
So they turned down the sheets and the frog climbed into bed.

Then the frog asked : " Bring me an axe, my own true love. As you promised me when you fetched your water down at the well. "

This puzzled the widow and her daughter.
" What does the creature want with an axe ? " asked the girl.
" it is far too heavy for a frog to lift. "

" Fetch him an axe, " said the mother.
" We shall soon see. "

So the daughter went out to the woodshed and returned with the ax.

" Now chop off  my head, my own true love.  As you promised me when you fetched your water down at the well. " croaked the frog.

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