Magic Poppy

Jed was at the melon stand. The man at the stand handed Jed a nut Jed was at the melon stand. The man at the stand handed Jed a nut. “Plant this nut,” he said. “A red poppy will spring up. Then it will ask you to bring it a drink.”

Jed planted the nut in his sandbox Jed planted the nut in his sandbox. By sunset, a big, red poppy was there. “Can I get you a drink?” Jed said.

“Yes,” said the poppy. “And put a twist of lemon in it!”

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