A fox saw a crow with a piece of cheese in her beak. She was sitting on a branch of a tree. The fox wanted to get the cheese. He had been hungry for many days. So he went and stood under the tree. He said to the crow, “Good day! How well you are looking today! I am sure your voice must be as beautiful as your looks. Let me hear you sing, please.” The crow was deeply flattered. She lifted her head and began to caw. But the moment she opened her mouth, the piece of cheese fell to the ground. The fox quickly grabbed it and ran away. The crow could only sigh in regret. It just shows that flattery gets one nowhere. So, beware of flatterers.
The Clever Fox
