THE LITTLE FISH
Fisherman. Aha! I have you at last, little fish.
Little Fish. O Mr. Fisherman, please put me back into the water.
Fisherman. Put you back? No, I will not!
Little Fish. I beg you, put me back. I am so little.
Fisherman. It has taken me a long time to catch you. Put you back, indeed! I think not.
Little Fish. But I am so little. Put me back and wait until I have grown to be a large fish. Then I will make you a very good meal.
Fisherman. [Thoughtfully.] True, my little fish, true. But where shall I find you when you have grown larger?
—African Fable.