TThhee LLiioonn uusseedd ttoo bbee tthhee kkiinngg ooff bbeeaassttss.. BBuutt nnooww hhee iiss oolldd aanndd wweeaakk.. HHee ffeeeellss
ssoorrrryy ffoorr hhiimmsseellff..
Lion: I used to be so young. I used to be so strong. My roar used to be so big.
But now I am old and weak. My roar is small. I can’t run. I can’t hunt. Poor
me!
TThhee LLiioonn iiss vveerryy ssaadd aanndd wwoorrrriieedd..
Lion: I’m hungry. But now how can I get some food I must think of a way fast.
Let me think.
TThhee LLiioonn tthhiinnkkss aanndd tthhiinnkkss.. FFiinnaallllyy,, hhee ccoommeess uupp wwiitthh aann iiddeeaa..
Lion: Hey, wait. I still have my sharp teeth and claws. I can use them. Once an
animal comes into my cave, I can catch it. Yes, that’s it! I’ll say I’m very
sick. Then all of the animals will come to visit me. Once they come into my
cave, I will eat them all. What a clever idea! Why didn’t I think of this
before Ha, ha, ha.
TThhee ootthheerr aanniimmaallss hheeaarr tthhaatt tthhee LLiioonn iiss vveerryy ssiicckk.. TThheeyy aarree aallll vveerryy wwoorrrriieedd..
Deer: Did you hear about the Lion
Goat: No, I didn’t. Is anything wrong
Deer: Well, I heard that he is very sick. He might die soon.
Goat: that’s too bad. He used to be so strong and healthy. Let’s visit him
before he dies.
Deer: Sure.
TThhee DDeeeerr aanndd tthhee GGooaatt vviissiitt tthhee LLiioonn iinn tthhee ccaavvee.. TThheeyy nneevveerr ccoommee oouutt..
Rabbit: Did you hear the news, squirrel
Squirrel: What news
Rabbit: The Lion is very sick. He is dying, I think.
Squirrel: Poor Lion. What can we do
Rabbit: How about visiting him and cheering him up
Squirrel: Do you think that’s a good idea What if he eats us up I’m a little
afraid.
Rabbit: Me too. But he is very sick. He will be too weak to catch us.
Squirrel: You’re right. Let’s go together.
Rabbit: Great! Meet me in front of the Lion’s cave. At noon, tomorrow, okay
Don’t be late.
Squirrel: I’ll be there. See you then.
TThhee RRaabbbbiitt aanndd tthhee SSqquuiirrrreell mmeeeett aatt nnoooonn tthhee nneexxtt ddaayy.. TThheeyy aarree aa lliittttllee aaffrraaiidd
ttoo ggoo iinnssiiddee tthhee ccaavvee..
Rabbit: Let’s go inside.
Squirrel: Okay. You go in first.
Rabbit: No, you first.
Squirrel: Let’s go in together.
Rabbit: Fine. But let’s not stay too long.
TThhee ttwwoo ggoo iinnssiiddee tthhee ccaavvee..
Lion: Oh, thank you for coming.
Rabbit: How are you, sir
Squirrel: Are you okay
Lion: It’s nothing. I’m just old.
BBuutt tthheenn tthhee LLiioonn ssuuddddeennllyy ssttaannddss uupp aanndd sshhoowwss hhiiss tteeeetthh aanndd ccllaawwss..
Lion: Grr Grr I may be old, but I can still catch you!!!
Rabbit/Squirrel: We were tricked!
Rabbit: Let’s get out!
Lion: It’s too late. You are trapped. Ha! Ha! Ha!
TThhee LLiioonn eeaattss uupp tthhee RRaabbbbiitt aanndd tthhee SSqquuiirrrreell..
Lion: Yum. Yum. That was delicious. I wonder who will be next
TThhee LLiioonn eeaattss uupp aallll ooff tthhee aanniimmaallss lliikkee tthhiiss oonnee bbyy oonnee..
Lion: All of the animals came here except for the Fox. Why isn’t the Fox
coming I’m getting hungry again. Hmm Shh I hear something.
Fox: Mr. Lion, are you in there
Lion: Finally. It’s the Fox. (murmur) Yes, I’m in here, Fox. Come in.
Fox: How are you feeling today
Lion: I’m feeling much better. But why aren’t you coming in Please come in. I
wish to see you.
Fox: I would like to, sir. But it’s too crowded in there.
Lion: What do you mean There is no one in here but myself.
Fox: Really I don’t understand. There are many footprints going into your
cave. But there are none coming out. Where are all of the other animals
Lion: Give me some time. I can explain. That’s becauseUh
Fox: That’s okay. I’ll come back again later. Take care. Bye.
Lion: Wait! Listen to me! Come back!
TThhee FFooxx ggooeess hhoommee wwiitthhoouutt ttuurrnniinngg hhiiss bbaacckk..
Fox: Pooh. You can’t trick me, Lion. I am much smarter than you.
MMOORRAALL
AAllwwaayyss kkeeeepp yyoouurr eeyyeess wwiiddee ooppeenn..
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