Fable #388

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A Wild Boar was sharpening his tusks busily against the stump of a tree, when a Fox happened by. You are a citizen of illustrious Athens, are you not?, asked the Dolphin politely. Tomorrow we must set to work, ourselves. The Fox arrived promptly at the time that had been set, and the Stork served a fish dinner that had a very appetizing smell. Counsel for the Wasps immediately insisted that this description fitted his clients exactly. When he catches you he is only after your wool. I am of just as much importance, and But just then the royal Cat spied him, and the next instant, the Rat knew he was not quite so important as an Elephant.

The deceitful have no friends.