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THE FOX AND THE STORK

A Fox invited a Stork to dinner, at which the only fare provided

was a large flat dish of soup. The Fox lapped it up with great

relish, but the Stork with her long bill tried in vain to partake

of the savoury broth. Her evident distress caused the sly Fox

much amusement. But not long after the Stork invited him in turn,

and set before him a pitcher with a long and narrow neck, into

which she could get her bill with ease. Thus, while she enjoyed

her dinner, the Fox sat by hungry and helpless, for it was

impossible for him to reach the tempting contents of the vessel.

THE WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING