Subject for June, 2016
The Ass And The Wolf
Subject: Aesop's Fables
AN ASS feeding in a meadow saw a Wolf approaching to seize him, and immediately pretended to be lame. The Wolf, coming up, inquired the cause of his lameness. The Ass replied ...
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The Boy Bathing
Subject: Aesop's Fables
A BOY bathing in a river was in danger of being drowned. He called out to a passing traveler for help, but instead of holding out a helping hand, the man stood by unconcernedly...
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The Weasel And The Mice
Subject: Aesop's Fables
A WEASEL, inactive from age and infirmities, was not able to catch mice as he once did. He therefore rolled himself in flour and lay down in a dark corner. A Mouse, supposing ...
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The Fox And The Lion
Subject: Aesop's Fables
WHEN A FOX who had never yet seen a Lion, fell in with him by chance for the first time in the forest, he was so frightened that he nearly died with fear. On meeting him for th...
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The Lark And Her Young Ones
Subject: Aesop's Fables
A LARK had made her nest in the early spring on the young green wheat. The brood had almost grown to their full strength and attained the use of their wings and the full plumag...
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The Hares And The Lions
Subject: Aesop's Fables
THE HARES harangued the assembly, and argued that all should be equal. The Lions made this reply: “Your words, O Hares! are good; but they lack both claws and teeth such...
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The Wolf And The Shepherd
Subject: Aesop's Fables
A WOLF followed a flock of sheep for a long time and did not attempt to injure one of them. The Shepherd at first stood on his guard against him, as against an enemy, and kept ...
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The Apes And The Two Travelers
Subject: Aesop's Fables
TWO MEN, one who always spoke the truth and the other who told nothing but lies, were traveling together and by chance came to the land of Apes. One of the Apes, who had raised...
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The Man, The Horse, The Ox, And The Dog
Subject: Aesop's Fables
A HORSE, Ox, and Dog, driven to great straits by the cold, sought shelter and protection from Man. He received them kindly, lighted a fire, and warmed them. He let the Horse m...
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The Thief And The Housedog
Subject: Aesop's Fables
A THIEF came in the night to break into a house. He brought with him several slices of meat in order to pacify the Housedog, so that he would not alarm his master by barking. ...
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