1、The Wolf and the House Dog The Wolf and the House Dog The Wolf and the House DogA tired and hungry Wolf is looking for food in the forest.Wolf:Im so tired and hungry.I looked for food all day.But there is no food.I cant even find a Rabbit.Just then a little Rabbit hops by. Wolf:Oh, look！Its a Rabbit
2、!I will catch it and eat it for lunch.The Rabbit sees the Wolf, too. Rabbit:Its a Wolf! I better run away!Hey, but the Wolf looks really tired.Yeah, he looks old and weak.I bet Im faster than him.I can easily run away from him.Wolf:Stop there, little Rabbit! Im going to catch you!Rabbit:Go ahead and
3、 try!I bet you cant catch me!Im much faster than you.Wolf:Well see about that!The Wolf chases the Rabbit. But the Rabbit is much faster. The Wolf runs out of breath and the Rabbit hops away.Wolf:Stop there, you little Rabbit!Jeez! I lost it. It got away.I am too old and weak now.I cant even catch a
4、little Rabbit.I will starve to death for sure.What shall I do? Boo-hoo-hoo.A House dog comes by. Dog:Hey, Wolf, whats the matter? Are you crying?Wolf:Of course not.Dog:Then, why are your eyes all red?Wolf:Well, uhThats becauseNever mind.Anyway, what is a Dog doing in the forest?Dog:Oh, yes, I was ab
5、out to ask you.How can I find the village?I got lost last night.Wolf:Just walk down this road.Dog:Oh, thank you very much.I must be going now, good-bye.The Dog walks down the road. The Wolf just watches the Dog and his mouth waters.Wolf:That Dog looks fat and delicious.He would make a good lunch.But
6、 I cant even catch a Rabbit.How can I catch a Dog!He looks very strong, too.He might hurt me. But why is he so fat?The Wolf just sighs. Then, the Wolf gets curious and calls the Dog. Wolf:Wait, Dog!Dog:What is it?Wolf:Well, I was wonderingDog:Hurry up! I must get home before dark.Wolf:Well, I was cu
7、rious.You seem so healthy and well-fed.Where do you live?Dog:I live in a big house in the village.My master feeds me well.Wolf:What does he feed you?Dog:Well, let me think.He feeds me everything from meat to candy.I live a very comfortable life.But you look very sick and weak.Have you eaten somethin
8、g today?Wolf:I havent eaten for three days.I cant find food anywhere.Dog:Thats too bad. If you come with me, you will be well-fed, too.Really?! But what must I do there?Dog:Its very simple. Just do what I do.Wolf:What is that?Dog:First, chase away thieves.Second, bark at beggars.Third, wag your tail
9、 in front of the master.Wolf:Is that all?Dog:Yes.If you do a good job, youll be loved just like me.The master will hug you and give you delicious treatsWolf:I cant believe it!It is too easy. I can do that.Dog:Good. Then follow me.I will take you to my master. The Wolf and the Dog walk together to th
10、e village. The Wolf is so excited. But then the Wolf sees a strange mark on the Dogs neck.Wolf:Hey, what is that mark on your neck?Dog:Its nothing.Wolf:But the fur is worn there and the skin is red.Dog:Its nothing really. Its just my chain mark.Wolf:what do you mean? You are chained?Dog:Well, yes, but only during the day.Wolf:You cant go wherever you want?Dog:Its not too bad.Instead I dont worry about food.The Wolf turns back. Dog:Hey Wolf, where are you going?Wolf:Good-bye, Dog.I would rather be hungry than be chained.MORALNothing is more valuable than FREEDOM.
