AN ANT went to the bank of a river to quench its thirst,and
being carried away by the rush of the stream,was on the point of
drowning.
A Dove sitting on a tree overhanging the water plucked
a leaf and let it fall into the stream close to her.
The Ant
climbed onto it and floated in safety to the bank.
Shortly
afterwards a birdcatcher came and stood under the tree,and laid
his lime-twigs for the Dove,which sat in the branches.
The Ant,
perceiving his design,stung him in the foot.
In pain the
birdcatcher threw down the twigs,and the noise made the Dove
take wing.
One good turn deserves another
DURING a shower of rain the Keeper of a Zoological garden observed
a Man of Principle crouching beneath the belly of the ostrich,
which had drawn itself up to its full height to sleep.
"Why,my dear sir," said the Keeper,"if you fear to get wet,you'd
better creep into the pouch of yonder female kangaroo - the
SALTARIX MACKINTOSHA - for if that ostrich wakes he will kick you
to death in a minute."
"I can't help that," the Man of Principle replied,with that lofty
scorn of practical considerations distinguishing his species."He
may kick me to death if he wish,but until he does he shall give me
shelter from the storm.He has swallowed my umbrella."
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