Mighty Mikko; a book of Finnish fairy tales and folk tales (1922)
Fillmore, Parker, b. 1878 · New York, Harcourt, Brace and Company · leaf 232
When she got to the middle of the stream … MAKY, MARY, SO CONTRARY! There was once a farmer who wasmarried to the most contrary wife inthe world. Her name was Maya. Ifhe expected Maya to say, Yes, shewould always say, No, and if heexpected her to say, No, she wouldalways say, Yes. If he said the soup was too hot,Maya would instantly insist…
Folklore -- Finland · Fairy tales
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