There once was a Spider, young and
wise. He spun his web in the open where the foolish Flies buzzed, but not a
single one flew into his web. Seeing the Spider’s struggle, the arrogant Fly
landed below his web, and called the other animals to his side. “Cast your eyes
upon this fool, who spins webs were his prey might easily spot him. Laugh at
him, and his folly.” And the animals did laugh; all but the Spider who, to the
surprise of all, thanked the Fly. “A fool indeed,” said the Fly, “this spider
does not even know when he is being mocked!” With that, the Fly took off into
the air, and was gone.
A
curious Squirrel climbed up to the Spider, and inquired, “Why have you thanked
he who has made you out to be a dullard?” At this, the Spider smiled and said
“I love my boastful enemy, for he shows me my weakness, as well as his own.”
With that, the spider crept into a hollow log, where he spun a new web. There,
hidden from sight, he caught many insects who passed through unsuspectingly.
Among the Spider’s victims was the arrogant Fly, who he promptly had for
supper.
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