Jeffy, a young boy, is forced by his father to eat various vegetables (green beans, Brussels sprouts, and spinach) despite his protests. Each time, Jeffy's face becomes severely bruised and swollen, suggesting an allergic reaction. However, it is eventually revealed that Jeffy is not actually allergic but has been using a bat, mallet, and scissors to cause the injuries to himself in order to get out of eating the vegetables. He finally gets his wish and is allowed to eat cookies, but at the cost of his ear, which he had cut off with the scissors.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. Jeffy's father tries to feed him green beans for lunch.
2. Jeffy refuses to eat the green beans and claims he hates them.
3. Jeffy's father insists that green beans are healthy and will make Jeffy big and strong.
4. Jeffy's face starts to hurt after trying to eat the green beans.
5. Jeffy's father calls a doctor to figure out what's wrong with Jeffy.
6. The doctor suggests that Jeffy may be allergic to green beans.
7. Jeffy's father tries to feed him Brussels sprouts, but Jeffy's face gets even worse.
8. The doctor suggests that Jeffy may be allergic to Brussels sprouts as well.
9. Jeffy's father tries to feed him spinach, but Jeffy's face gets even worse again.
10. The doctor suggests that Jeffy may be allergic to spinach as well.
11. Jeffy's father tries to feed him macaroni and cheese, but Jeffy's ear falls off.
12. Jeffy's father realizes that he has been causing Jeffy's allergic reactions by trying to feed him different foods.
13. A mallet, bat, and scissors are found in the dining room where Jeffy was eating.
14. Jeffy's father figures out that Jeffy has been using the objects to hurt himself to avoid eating the foods he doesn't like.
15. Jeffy's father finally gives in and allows Jeffy to eat cookies.