A farmer was sitting on his front porch one afternoon when this young man walked past with his hands cupped together. "Wha'cha got?" says the farmer. "Got me a bullfrog!" says the fellow. "Wha'cha gonna do with it?" asks the farmer. "Gonna take it to town and trade it for a bull!" answers the young man.

Fat chance thinks the farmer. But...in about two hours, the young man comes back leading a fine bull.

Next day, the same young man walks by again, hands cupped. "Wha'cha got NOW?" asks the farmer. "Got me a horsefly today!" says the young man. "Wha'cha gonna do with it?" asks the farmer. "Gonna take it to town and trade it for a horse." answers the young man. Hmmph...thinks the farmer, no chance of that.

Well, sure enough, 'bout two hours
later, the fellow comes by leading a fine stallion. The following day, the same young man is walking by again, hands cupped, and the farmer asks him what he has. "Got me some pussy willows today." he says. The farmer turns to the house and yells, "Martha...hold supper for a bit. I'm gonna give this boy a ride into town!"