“Let us ask the Fox,” said the Tortoise.
The Fox was very wise and fair. He showed them where they were to start, and how far they were to run.
The Tortoise lost no time. She started at once, and jogged straight on.
The Hare knew he could come to the end in two or three jumps. So he lay down and took a nap first. By and by he awoke, and then ran fast. But when he came to the end, the Tortoise was already there!
THE COUNTRY MOUSE AND THE TOWN MOUSE
