towards sunset he left his work and turned to go home . he was very tired , but the thought of the nice supper of hot badger soup awaiting his return cheered him . the thought that the badger might get free and take revenge on the poor old woman never once came into his mind . the badger meanwhile assumed the old woman 's form , and as soon as he saw the old farmer approaching came out to greet him on the veranda of the little house , saying : " so you have come back at last . i have made the badger soup and have been waiting for you for a long time . "
the thought of the nice supper of hot badger soup awaiting his return .
what cheered up the old man ?
what cheered up the old man ?