'Be careful what you wish for, you may receive it.'Anonymous
'It had a spell put on it by an old fakir,' said the Sergeant-MajorSergeant-Major
'If you could have another three wishes,' said the old man, eyeing him keenly, 'would you have them?'Mr. White
'I wish my son alive again.'Mrs. White
'I'm afraid it will turn cold.'Herbert
'The idea of our listening to such nonsense! How could wishes be granted in these days?'Mrs. White
'I expect you'll find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed,' said Herbert, 'and something horrible squatting up on top of the wardrobe watching you as you pocket your ill-gotten gains.'Herbert