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Aesop Fables: The Wolf and the House Dog; Wolf in Sheep's Clothing; The Mother and the Wolf

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The Wolf and the House Dog There was once a Wolf that had very little to eat since the village Dogs were so alert and cautious. He was truly nothing more than skin and bones, and the thought depressed him. This Wolf chance to meet a fine plump House Dog who had strayed a little too far from home one night. The Wolf would have devoured him immediately, but the House Dog proved to be powerful enough to leave his prints if he attempted.    So the Wolf addressed the Dog modestly, praising him on his good looks. The Dog replied, "You can be as healthy-fed as I am if you wish so". Leave the woods; you're uncomfortable there." Why, every meal requires a lot of effort. Follow my lead, and you'll get along just fine." "What must I do?" the Wolf inquired. "Hardly anything," the House Dog replied. "Chase people who carry canes, bark at beggars, and fawn on house-people." In exchange, you will receive various nibbles, chicken bones, choice ...

Aesop Fables: The Wolf and His Shadow; The Wolf and the Crane; The Wolf and the Lamb

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The Wolf and His Shadow One evening, a wolf emerged from his den in good cheer and with a ravenous appetite. The wolf appeared much larger than he actually was as he ran because the setting sun cast a shadow of him that extended far out onto the ground. Why, the Wolf exclaimed arrogantly, "See how big I am! Fancy me fleeing from a puny Lion! I'll prove to him whether he or I am deserving of being king. ". Right then, a huge shadow completely obscured him, and a Lion quickly dispatched him with a single blow. Moral: Avoid letting your imagination cause you to overlook the truth. The Wolf and the Crane A Wolf had overindulged, and a bone had been lodged crosswise in his neck. He couldn't move it, and he couldn't eat anything. That was obviously a bad situation for a greedy Wolf. So he dashed off to the Crane. He was certain that she would be able to reach the bone and pull it out with her long neck and bill. "I will reward you handsomely if you pull that bone o...

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