Jack looked at the beans the stranger was holding in his hand. They were a translucent green, sparkling like emeralds. Jeez, if these are magic beans, they would be much more valuable than some dumb cow. Mom could be rich! Then she'd be happy again!

"Ok!" Jack said excitedly. The stranger handed over the beans. Jack looked at them sparkle in his hand. Mom is gonna be so proud of me! Jack took off running for home

He didn't make it far from home when he met up with the stranger, so he was home in a matter of minutes. "Mom! MOM!!" he yelled as he ran into the house.