

The Monkey and the Camel.The beasts of the forest gave a splendid entertainment, at which theMonkey stood up and danced. Having vastly delighted the assembly, he satdown amidst universal applause. The Camel, envious of the praisesbestowed on the Monkey, and desirous to divert to himself the favor ofthe guests, proposed to stand up in his turn, and dance for theiramusement. He moved about in so very ridiculous a manner, that theBeasts, in a fit of indignation, set upon him with clubs, and drove himout of the assembly. It is absurd to ape our betters. From Aesop's Fables |