- "I wish I could give you something ...
but I have nothing left.
I am just an old stump.
I am sorry ..."
- "I don't need very much now,"said the boy,
"just a quiet place to sit and rest.
I am very tired.
- "Well," said the tree,
straightening herself up as much as she could,
"Well an old stump is good for sittingand resting.
Come,boy,come,sit down."