She did not like frogs,
but she answered politely, “My special ball had fallen into
the pond.”
The frog said, “If I dive into the pond and fetch your ball,
will you grant to me my wish?”
But what is it that you
want from me?” she asked, a bit worried. “Is it my jewels?
Or my crown? Or a bag of gold?”
“No, dear Princess,” said the frog,