Little Matten has set up a fish trap, even though his best friend thinks it's pointless. And then he doesn't catch any fish with it! "Well, Little Matten," says Mariken, "have you checked the trap yet?" "Yeah, just a moment ago," says Little Matten. Mariken asks, "Was there nothing in it again?" Little Matten shakes his head. He bends down into the grass so he doesn't have to look at Mariken. For days she has been coming and asking, and for days Little Matten has been saying, "No, nothing, not a single one. But tomorrow, just wait, tomorrow for sure.".