Stone Soup page ten

"I have some salt right here!" said the farmer's wife.

"May I put into into the soup myself?"

"Of course you may!" said the young soldier.

"Stone soup can only be improved by the good things people are inspired to add!"

"Then I would like to also put in a small handful of my very own seasoning mix--good kitchen herbs and spices which I have picked and dried myself!"

"I am sure your spices will improve this already tasty Stone Soup" replied the young soldier.

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