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 the cottage was rebuilt and well furnished. For three years Jack heard no more of the bean-stalk, but he could not forget it; though he feared making his mother unhappy; she would not mention the hated bean-stalk, lest it should remind him of taking another journey. Notwithstanding the comforts Jack enjoyed at home, his mind dwelt continually upon the bean-stalk; for the fairy’s menaces in case of his disobediance, were ever present to his mind, and prevented him from being happy — he could think of nothing else. It was in vain he endeavoured to amuse himself; he became thoughtful, and would arise at the first dawn of day, and view the bean-stalk for hours together. His mother discovered that something preyed heavy upon his mind, and endeavoured to discover the cause; but Jack knew too well what the consequence would be, should he discover the cause of his melancholy to her. He did his utmost, therefore, to conquer the great desire he had for another journey up the bean stalk. Finding, however, that his inclination grew too powerful for him, he began to make secret preparations for his journey, and, on the longest day, arose as soon as it was light, ascended the bean-stalk, and reached the top with some little trouble. He found the road, journey,