JACK AND THE BEANSTALK.

ing eaten his supper, called for his money bags. He
counted over his gold and silver, then tied up the bags
and went to sleep. As soon as Jack heard him snore he
jumped out of the boiler, seized the bags, and made off for
home as fast as he could.

For a long time Jack stayed at home; but at last he had
such a strong desire to visit fairy-land again, that he got
up early one morning and climbed the beanstalk, hoping to
get back before his mother missed him. The old woman
did not recognize him, but when he asked for food she
shook her head. But Jack begged so hard that she let him
in, and when she heard the giant coming she hid him
under a barrel. As soon as the giant entered the house he
roared out “I smell meat!” and would not be satisfied
until he had made a thorough search. When he had
finished he cried out, “ Bring me my harp!” and when it
was brought to him he shouted “‘ Play!” and it played the
most exquisite music, which soon put the giant to sleep.

As soon as the giant began to snore Jack crawled out,
seized the harp and started onarun, The harp on being
touched screamed out; the giant woke and gave chase, but
when he reached the top of the beanstalk Jack was at the
bottom, and in a moment he took an.axe and chopped
down the beanstalk. The giant fell headlong and was
killed ; and Jack never went up the beanstalk again,