AT THE FARMYARD.
Once upon a time a wolf caught a fox and kept him as a servant. Whatever the wolf said, the fox must do. One day they were going through a forest and the wolf said to the fox, “Get me some food or I will eat you.” The fox said, “I know a farmyard where there are two young lambs which, if you wish, I will fetch for you?” This pleased the wolf very much. They went to the farmyard and the fox, slipping slyly into the yard, stole a fine young lamb and brought it to the wolf.
When he had done this he ran away, leaving the wolf alone to enjoy his dinner. The wolf quickly devoured the lamb, but did not feel satisfied. He wanted more, and went to get the other lamb from the yard. But he was so clumsy and made so much noise that the mother sheep heard him. She cried out, “Baa! baa!” This wakened the farmers and they came running to help her. They found the wolf and, before the thief could get over the fence, they beat him severely. He ran limping to the fox and said, “You have led me into a fine place! When I went to get the other lamb the farmers came out and beat me terribly.”
“That is because you are such a glutton,” said the fox. “You always want too much.”
Suggestions.
Compare wolf and fox, their homes, food, etc.
Explain glutton.
Describe the conduct of the wolf. Did he deserve punishment?
II.
Preparation.
The wolf and the fox visit a farm house to get some pancakes.
Narration.