The woman protested she had not got the knife , so he took the sardine and ran off . A little further along he saw a baker who was standing at the door , eating one of his loaves . ` That must be rather dry , ' said the monkey , ` try my fish ' ; and the man did not need twice telling . A few days later the monkey stopped again at the baker 's hut . ` I 've called for that fish , ' he said . ` That fish ? But I have eaten it ! ' exclaimed the baker in dismay . ` If you have eaten it I shall take this barrel of meal in exchange , ' replied the monkey ; and he walked off with the barrel under his arm . As he went he saw a woman with a group of little girls round her , teaching them how to dress hair . ` Here is something to make cakes for the children , ' he said , putting down his barrel , which by this time he found rather heavy . The children were delighted , and ran directly to find some flat stones to bake their cakes on , and when they had made and eaten them , they thought they had never tasted anything so nice . Indeed , when they saw the monkey approaching not long after , they rushed to meet him , hoping that he was bringing them some more presents . But he took no notice of their questions , he only said to their mother : ` I 've called for my barrel of meal . ' ` Why , you gave it to me to make cakes of ! ' cried the mother . ` If I ca n't get my barrel of meal , I shall take one of your children , ' answered the monkey . ' I am in want of somebody who can bake my bread when I am tired of fruit , and who knows how to make cocoanut cakes . ' ` Oh , leave me my child , and I will find you another barrel of meal , ' wept the mother . ' I do n't WANT another barrel , I want THAT one , ' answered the monkey sternly .
And as the woman stood wringing her hands , he caught up the little girl that he thought the prettiest and took her to his home XXXXX the palm tree .
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