Part 2 (1/1)

Old Mother Goose was greatly pleased when she sahat a fine bird Jack had bought; and the Gander showed more joy than I can describe

And then they all lived very happily for a long time But Jack would often leave off work to drea lady whoh all day long He neglected the garden, cared no more for the Gander, and scarcely even noticed the beautiful Goose But oneby the pond, he saw both the Goose and the Gander lee He went up to the He ran with it to his , and you will soon be rich enough to pay a visit to the Squire” So to ue who bought it of him cheated him out of half his due Then he dressed himself in his finest clothes, and went up to the Squire's house Two foot very stout and saucy, and the other sleepy and stupid

[Illustration: Jack and Footmen]

When Jack asked to see the Squire, they laughed at hih to offer theuinea, when they at once showed him to the Squire's room

Now the Squire, as very rich, was also very proud and fat, and scarcely turned his head to notice Jack; but when he showed hihter to be his bride, the Squire flew into a rage, and ordered his servants to throw him into the horse-pond But this was not so easy to do, for Jack was strong and active; and then the young lady coed her father to release him This made Jack more deeply in love with her than ever, and he went home determined to win her in spite of all And well did his wonderful Goose aid hiolden egg, and Jack, groiser, would no longer sell theue who had before cheated hirew to be a richer man than the Squire himself

His wealth becath consented to accept Jack as his son-in-law Then Old Mother Goose fleay into the woods on the back of her strong Gander, leaving the cottage and the Goose to Jack and his bride, who lived happily ever afterwards

[Illustration: Jack and Squire]