The Tortoise and
the Hare
Read
by Mary Johnson
of Mansfield/Richland Co. Public Library©2002
Once
there was a Hare who used to laugh scornfully at a Tortoise
because
he plodded along so slowly.
"You never can get
anywhere with those short legs of yours. Look at my long legs! They're so swift no one would dare race me."
All
the animals of field and forest were tired of hearing the Hare brag. At
last the Tortoise said, "If we were to run a race, I'm sure I would
beat you."