she fastened his neckerchief for him , for she could do that better than he could and she could also tie it very prettily in a double bow . she also smoothed his hat round and round with the palm of her hand and gave him a kiss . then he rode away upon the horse that was to be sold , or bartered for something else . yes , the goodman knew what he was about . the sun shone with great heat , and not a cloud was to be seen in the sky . the road was very dusty , for many people , all going to the fair , were driving , riding , or walking upon it . there was no shelter anywhere from the hot sun . among the crowd a man came trudging along , driving a cow to the fair . the cow was as beautiful a creature as any cow could be .
to the fair .
where were the people on the road going ?
where were the people on the road going ?