The Three Wishes

Martin the woodcutter lived in a little hut in the forest.

He was not very happy

because Margaret, his wife, was always grumbling and shouting at him.

Martin felt happier in the wood with the squirrels and the birds.

Martin sat down to eat his bread

and then heard a little voice calling to him.

Martin!

Martin!

Martin!

It seemed to come from inside the tree.

Cut a hole with your axe and let me out.

Thank you, Martin. Thank you.

It was good of you to let me out of the tree.

You're welcome, miss.

Take this magic ring.

Wear it on your finger and you will be granted three wishes.

Martin, what are you doing? Why aren't you working?

Shh. I have something to tell you.

I met a fairy in the woods and she gave me this...

- Gave you? - This magic ring.

She was trapped inside an oak tree and called to me to get her out.

It's a magic ring.

It will grant three wishes.

What shall I wish for?

Stop, Martin, stop! This is our great chance. We must not waste the wishes.

You must run to the school teacher and ask him what to wish for.

Give me the ring for safety while you're gone.

I wonder what I should wish for?