Fable #541

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One cold stormy day a Goatherd drove his Goats for shelter into a cave, where a number of Wild Goats had also found their way. How grand!, said the Cock,I certainly am delighted at the news. It looked just as if that Bear whispered in your ear, he said. One day the pair unexpectedly met a Lion. One day when the quarreling had been much more violent than usual and each of the Sons was moping in a surly manner, he asked one of them to bring him a bundle of sticks. Now the Fox was always looking for a chance to make fun of his neighbors. I had no right to do it, I admit- A great uproar among the beasts interrupted him. The Fox stood off and laughed. Though it may be fun for you, it means death to us!

Always stop to think whether your fun may not be the cause of another's unhappiness.