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These stories provided by children's author Rick Walton's Online Library.
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The Bat and the Weasels
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The Bat and the Weasels
A BAT who fell upon the ground and was caught by a Weasel pleaded to be spared his life. The Weasel refused, saying
that he was by nature the enemy of all birds. The Bat assured him that he was not a bird, but a mouse, and thus was set
free. Shortly afterwards the Bat again fell to the ground and was caught by another Weasel, whom he likewise entreated
not to eat him. The Weasel said that he had a special hostility to mice. The Bat assured him that he was not a mouse,
but a bat, and thus a second time escaped.
It is wise to turn circumstances to good account.
(from Aesop's Fables, translated by George Townsend)
Picture Credits
Original bunny climbing rope picture by Paige Miglio (copyright 2000 ©) from One More Bunny authored by Rick Walton.
Original purple monster picture by Renee Williams-Andriani (copyright 1998 ©) from Really, Really Bad School Jokes authored by Rick Walton.
Original bullfrog seated picture by Chris McAllister (copyright 1999 ©) from Bullfrog Pops! authored by Rick Walton.
Electronic modifications by Ann Walton.
Last updated: September 27, 2003