In which a clever and conscientious couple craft the remarkable Patchwork Girl with patches of many colours and a carefully measured dose of magical qualities to ensure she will be a good servant, while the mysterious Powder of Life is prepared with the greatest care. The Crooked Magician—proud of his unique bend and wondrous inventions—greets guests and recounts tales of his magic, until an extraordinary cat arrives, captivating young Ojo’s wide-eyed wonder.