140 FEBRUARY 



No one could move about in the sack. 



So there was nothing to do but to sit still and 

 talk. 



This little grain talked a great deal. 



But she did not think very much. 



But the grain next to it thought a great deal. 



He only spoke when he was asked questions. 



So we will call him the wise little grain of 

 wheat. 



One day two boys were playing near the sack. 



A lady brought them something on a plate. 



" It's cake ! It's cake ! Nice mamma for 

 bringing us cake," they said. 



Then they began to eat it and ask questions : 



" Who made the cake ? " 



" The cook." 



" Who made the cook? " 



" God." 



" What did He make her for ? " 



" Why didn't He make her white ? " 



" Why didn't He make you black ? " 



" What is the cake made of ? " 



" Flour, sugar, eggs, and butter." 



"What is flour made of?" 



" Of wheat." 



The wise little grain of wheat was frightened. 



