Princess Sunflower met the donkey on the east bank of the river. The donkey was black, but its mouth, belly and hooves were white.
The princess wanted to cross the river. There was a prince waiting for her in the castle on the west bank.
The river was not very deep, but she was wearing a beautiful wedding dress and she was afraid that the river water would wet her skirt.
The donkey said: "Do you want me to carry you across?"
"Can you guarantee that your won't wet my skirt?"
"No."
"Well, never mind then. Thank you,"
"What if he doesn't come?"
"Then I will wait longer."
For a long time, no one came over. The princess sat alone by the river and sighed sadly.
"No." The princess still refused, but secretly looked at the donkey.