Fable #900

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A little hungry Mouse found his way one day into a basket of corn. And while the Wolf was getting very slowly and painfully to his feet, the Ass galloped away in safety. I cannot tell you how glad I am to see you here. Then we shall soon see to whom the honey really belongs. You can guess how fine and fat I will grow on the scraps from the table. Big, was he! But when they got there they found the Boy doubled up with laughter at the trick he had played on them. You have what you asked for and so you have only yourselves to blame for your misfortunes.

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