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[Famous Moral Stories]
THE MONKEY AND THE DOLPHIN
Long ago, some sailors set out to sea in their sailing ship. One of
them brought his pet monkey for the long journey. When they were far out
at sea, a terrible storm overturned their ship. Everyone fell into the
sea, and the monkey was sure that he would drown. Suddenly a dolphin
picked him up.
They soon reached the island and the monkey came down from the
dolphin’s back. The dolphin asked the monkey, “Do you know this place?”
The monkey replied, “Yes, I do. In fact, the king of the island is my
best friend. Do you know that I am actually a prince?”
Knowing that no one lived on the island, the dolphin said, “Well,
well, so you are a prince! Now you can be a king!” The monkey asked,
“How can I be a king?”
As the dolphin started swimming away, he answered, “That is easy. As
you are the only creature on this island, you will naturally be the
king!”
Moral: Those who lie and boast may end up in trouble.
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