Fable #583

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Just as a great Bear rushed to seize a stray kid, a Lion leaped from another direction upon the same prey. His sharp quills pricked them at every turn, and at last they politely asked him to leave. That is all very well, replied the Pig, with a squeal and a frantic kick. But alas! It was a long time before he came back to her. The Goatherd was frightened. But he forgot to latch the door of his house and while he was gone a Weasel walked in and calmly made himself at home. To win you I would have said and promised anything, replied the Kite.

Be content with your lot.