The MILKMAID AND HER PAIL STORY For Class 1,2 and 3 ROCHAK PITARA
The MILKMAID AND HER PAIL There was a milkmaid named Patty. Every time Patty went to sell milk, she dreamt about the things she could buy from the money she will get from selling the milk.
The MILKMAID AND HER PAIL Patty thought about buying the new sandals, a fairy dress, a pearl necklace and many more things .
The MILKMAID AND HER PAIL One day Patty was on her way to the market to sell some milk from her cow. As she carried the large pail of milk on top of her head, she again began to dream of all the things she could do after selling the milk.
The MILKMAID AND HER PAIL “I am going to buy chicken with the money I get today. The chicken will lay eggs. Then I can sell milk and eggs at the same time and earn more money to spend. I’ll also sell the fully grown chicks at a good price at the market.”
The MILKMAID AND HER PAIL As she walked on, she continued dreaming, “Then I’ll buy two young goats and rear them on the grass close by. When they are fully grown, I can sell them at an even better price!”
The MILKMAID AND HER PAIL Still dreaming, she said to herself, “Soon, I’ll be able to buy another cow, and I will have more milk to sell. Then I shall have even more money...”
The MILKMAID AND HER PAIL With more money, I can buy a bicycle and everyone will be jealous of me. Oh, I can't wait to buy chicken.”
The MILKMAID AND HER PAIL With these happy thoughts, she began to skip and jump. Suddenly she tripped and fell. The pail and all the milk spilled all over onto the ground.
The MILKMAID AND HER PAIL No more dreaming now, she sat down and cried.
The MILKMAID AND HER PAIL She took the empty pail and went back home crying. Her mother saw her and asked: "What happened to you?” Patty explained everything that happened to her mother. Her mother replied, “O dear! Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.”
The MILKMAID AND HER PAIL Patty asked, “What does it mean, mother?” Her mother replied, “It means that you should focus on what you have rather than making plans based on what might be.” Patty knew her mother was right and she quickly realised her mistake.