We were all so hungry.

We don't mind so much, when you are here to talk to us and tell us stories.

Why did you stop away, John, when we wanted you so ?" "I went away to see if I could manage to get you something to eat." "And did you ?" was the anxious cry.
"I have got a little; but you must wait till evening, and then you will each have--" and he stopped.
"What, John?
Oh, do tell us!" "You will each have some milk and bread.
"Not much, dears," he went on, as there was a cry of gladness, which was pitiful from the intensity of joy it expressed, "but there will be some for tonight, and a little curds and whey and bread for you tomorrow and next day, and I hope always, as long as this lasts.

Now go, dears, into your castle.

I will come to you presently.