come up to eat the thistles.



The Shadow of the Leader



A POLITICAL Leader was walking out one sunny day, when he observed
his Shadow leaving him and walking rapidly away.

"Come back here, you scoundrel," he cried.

"If I had been a scoundrel," answered the Shadow, increasing its
speed, "I should not have left you."



The Sagacious Rat



A RAT that was about to emerge from his hole caught a glimpse of a
Cat waiting for him, and descending to the colony at the bottom of
the hole invited a Friend to join him in a visit to a neighbouring
corn-bin. "I would have gone alone," he said, "but could not deny
myself the pleasure of such distinguished company."

"Very well," said the Friend, "I will go with you. Lead on."