George was a penniless traveller
on a journey across land and sea.
One day, he arrived in a strange little town.
Its name was Nothing For Free.

George felt hungry and thirsty
but he couldn't afford to buy bread
so he stood at the door of a baker's shop
and sniffed the fresh loaves instead.

Next thing, Mr Crumb, the Baker,
rushed over and grabbed George's ear.
`Just what do you think you're doing?' he cried.
`You can't smell bread for nothing round here.'

'I'm sorry,' said George. `I can't pay you.
I'm as poor as the birds in the trees.
I didn't know you charged for smelling your bread.
I beg you, forgive me, please.'