The Unhappy Farmer

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By Noah Buscaglia

Harold the farmer woke up early one spring morning. He opened the curtains and looked out his window. Spring was Harold’s favorite season.

Harold went outside to get the mail. He found an invitation from his friends to a party that night! Harold was excited, and he went out to complete the day’s work before the party.

Once Harold harvested the corn in his fields, he began his journey to the market where he planned to sell his crops. The market was not far, just outside Harold’s farm.

But when Harold went to the market owner, he gave Harold very little money for all of the corn!

Harold was disappointed because he had worked very hard all season for this harvest.

Harold trudged off to his friend Dennis’s house for the party.

Dennis also was a farmer, and he worked just as hard as Harold.

When Harold walked in the door of Dennis’s house, he saw that George, another farmer was also there. George and Dennis greeted Harold, and explained that they, too, were not getting paid well for their crops. Dennis, George, and Harold decided to talk to the mayor about it.

When the mayor heard their complaints, he sent them away. “It’s not my problem,” the mayor said to the farmers. The three friends were outraged, and decided to go talk to the president about their problem.

In the oval office, the president didn’t listen either! He simply brushed them off. “Deal with it,” the president said.

Harold invited George and Dennis to meet at his house and make a plan.

If nobody would listen to them, the farmers would make their voices heard!

Once inside, Dennis came up with a great idea! He and George began to encourage Harold to run for governor of Kansas, the state in which they lived.

Harold took their advice and traveled the country, giving speeches. “Vote for me, and you will get paid more!� he said to the people he addressed. The audience cheered with approval!

Once everyone had voted, the votes were counted. Harold waited patiently for the outcome.

Finally, a decision was made...

Harold Won! The End

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