In exchange, she would give him ‘exactly what he and his family needed.’. NARRATOR: When Marco got home, he told his family everything that happened. And when Marco looked inside the bag, he was astounded to see... one loaf of bread! But while Marco’s bake shop got many rave reviews, he never sold enough sweets and treats to make ends meet. But you must promise me that you’ll eat it. One loaf of bread. Once upon a time Marco ran his very own bakery. NARRATOR: He was about to turn on the heel of his worn-out shoe and shuffle away. PRINT THIS so everyone can color while listening.
COUNTESS: ...why are you still so poor and miserable? Every other Friday Marco would swing by the mansion, the Countess would not be home, and the butler would hand over a brown paper bag containing…. The miller’s eyes widened when she saw how fresh, crusty, and perfectly round the loaf was. (beat) And I suspect you’d find your way, too.
COUNTESS: Well, Marco. NARRATOR: The Countess pointed at Marco’s worn-out shoes and shabby coat. The fancy-shmancy Countess obviously has no idea how the other half lives. Inside every fresh, crusty, perfectly round loaf of bread the Countess had given him... she had hidden a gold coin! The Countess had loved the sweets and treats Marco made at his bakery, before he went out of business. NARRATOR: Marco hoped the Countess would be satisfied with his answer. I’ll take this bread home and eat it. NARRATOR: By now, Marco was so befuddled he couldn’t even answer. He was “still so poor and miserable” because all the Countess had been giving him all this time was one measly loaf of bread! When Jamie Buhrer hung his boots up it shocked many. In this video, Boston Symphony Orchestra Youth and Family Concerts Conductor Thomas Wilkins speaks with this week’s soloist, BSO bassist Ben Levy, about the lowest-pitched member of the violin family, an instrument that’s been called the hardest in the world to play!
NARRATOR: Marco put on his worn-out shoes and shabby coat and walked through the town, his threadbare cap upturned in his hand. NARRATOR: As Marco continued home, his shoulders slumped. Unbelievable! ON THE outskirts of Warragul in West Gippsland, Hogget Kitchen chef Trevor Perkins and his staff haven’t allowed COVID-19 restrictions to stop them showcasing local, seasonal produce. So all I’ve brought home is the Countess’s loaf of bread — which we’d better eat, because if we don’t...? Because what he saw was nothing like he expected. (beat) Please. Here you go! I do know you! Grown-ups might know Emmy Award nominee Melora Hardin from The Office, Transparent and Freeform’s hit show, The Bold Type, where she appears alongside real-life husband Gildart Jackson, who starred in Charmed and Whodunnit and has voiced countless audio books. Things & Wings Dothan Menu - View the Menu for Things & Wings Dothan on Zomato for Delivery, Dine-out or Takeaway, Things & Wings menu and prices. MARCO: Pardon me, miss?
MILLER: (not wanting to give away her secret) Actually… yes! NARRATOR: Some of the townspeople dropped a coin into Marco’s cap; most didn’t. Our story is called “Every Other Friday.” Versions of this tale originally come from Mexico. You know, Marco, your bread pudding was to die for! COUNTESS: Tell me... Who else lives with you in your home? Granted, the loaf of bread was beautiful — all fresh and crusty and perfectly round. I wonder... could I please have some of your corn? NARRATOR: The Countess sashayed out of the room. One loaf of bread...?! We're using cookies to improve your experience. Minutes later, she came breezing back in, trailed by a butler. I don’t think I’ll open a new bakery any time soon. In today’s story, we’ll meet a character who isn’t very keen on asking for help. He could tell from the gleam in her eye… that she wasn’t. MARCO: (ad-lib exasperated sound) Again?!? The aristocratic woman wore a frilly, satin dress, lavish jewelry, and fancy leather boots with the highest heels Marco had ever seen. Though not a very big one. It’s just that I saw you come trudging up the road just now, and you looked so very sad. No one knew him as “Marco the Baker” anymore! First, have a grown-up help you write each of your acts of kindness on a slip of paper. When he showed his family the clothing, groceries and money the Countess gave him, his children squealed, and his parents clapped their weathered old hands with delight. It was edited by Circle Round’s executive producer, Katherine Brewer. (beat) (carefully) You do have a home, don’t you?
Marco tried to smile. Marco lived with his aging mother, his ailing father, and his seven boisterous children in a cramped little house at the edge of town. COUNTESS: Very well. I can’t go home and feed this bread to my family! NARRATOR: Marco took the brown paper bag from the butler and looked inside. Being bored isn't fun or productive, and it's even worse at work. So, two weeks later, Marco came back. Could you spare a coin or two? The Countess said she’ll never help us again! And good luck, Marco the baker! You’re Marco the baker! Once more, the Countess was not at home. NARRATOR: The Countess grabbed Marco’s hand. The double bass has many names — e.g. The baker…?
NARRATOR: Finally, the Friday arrived when Marco rapped the big iron knocker on the mansion’s front door, and who should answer…. COUNTESS: I hope I didn’t startle you, sir!
MARCO: Well, just like I promised you back when we met… I’ve been coming to your house every other Friday! NARRATOR: Marco’s body stiffened. MARCO: What’s going on here? NARRATOR: This went on for months. NARRATOR: Marco looked at the ground and gave a shrug. (making the trade) Here you go! MARCO: Because that one loaf of bread wasn’t enough to feed this family! He called out to the miller, who was outside packing up boxes.