But before she could even worry about it any longer, her girls rushed back with the canvas. Together with Jack, they stretched the black fabric over the eggs, securing the corners with heavy stones. Jack cautioned his daughters to work with extreme care, as the thought of breaking those eggs filled him with dread. They all knew that whatever was growing inside was precious, and the slightest mistake could shatter it all.
Jack found that his daughters had become utterly devoted to the eggs, refusing to leave their side for even a moment. Despite his best efforts to get them to help with the day’s chores, they were completely preoccupied with ensuring the safety and well-being of the mysterious ovoid objects. It wasn’t until the end of the day, after a promise of a special dessert at dinner, that Jack was finally able to coax them away from the eggs and back to the house.