written by Chakriya PHOU
There was a heron living by a pond. It had magical golden fur which could double the amount of things. The heron usually gave its golden fur to lion, rat and ant. Each got one fur per day.
One day, the heron fell sick. Golden fur became normal fur; moreover, the fur fell off of the heron’s body.
Three animals heard about the poor heron.
Ant thought, “I am a small animal. I cannot help. So, I better help myself.”
And the lion thought, “I am kind enough to let it live.”
Only rat brought food to feed the heron. It did everyday without complaint until the heron got well.
After the body was free from illness, golden fur came back. Heron decided to fly away. Before it moved, it gave lots of golden fur to the rat to pay for its kindness.
Lion and ant heard that the heron had golden fur again; hence, they quickly came to ask for golden fur but they could not meet even a shadow of the heron. The two went back home sadly.
As for rat, it lived happily with full food forever.
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