This story tells of two mistreated orphans, Jack and Nina, who work for a cruel farmer named Simon. When Simon decides to sell their beloved Cow, Jack encounters a Field Fairy who owes the Cow a favor. Instead of transforming the Cow, the Fairy suggests changing Simon into a kind man. Before this can happen, Simon accidentally burns himself; despite his past cruelty, Jack and Nina nurse him back to health. Upon recovering, Simon is profoundly changed, becoming a loving guardian to the children, sending them to school, and keeping the Cow, leaving everyone wondering if it was the Fairy's magic or the children's kindness during his time of need that caused his transformation.