Ingle’s cart was drawn by a donkey named Blue, that wore a straw hat with a blue ribbon around it. One day, Ingle’s cart was passing by the palace when he said loudly, “Giddyup, Blue!” Princess Bloom was standing in the window and heard him. Bloom was furious, for she thought he had said it to her! A guard was sent to arrest the fellow and bring him to the court. Poor Ingle was brought before her. He explained that he had spoken to his donkey named Blue! When Princess Bloom heard him, she burst out laughing. “I have never ridden in a donkey cart!” she exclaimed, “From now on you shall take me around the palace grounds in your cart whenever I want!” Ingle was installed as the Royal Donkey Cart Driver! Blue got a new straw hat, not only with blue ribbons but also with a bunch of violets on it.
Ingle’s Cart
