the well was deep , and therefore the rope had to be a long one . it was heavy work turning the handle when any one had to raise a bucketful of water over the edge of the well . though the water was clear , the sun never looked down far enough into the well to mirror itself in the waters . but as far as its beams could reach , green things grew forth between the stones in the sides of the well .
because the well was deep .
why was there a long rope ?
why was there a long rope ?