The Tortoise and the Ducks

 The Tortoise and the Ducks

A tortoise lived in a pond. He is very slow. He cannot move fast. He saw many animals move very fast. But he cannot do so. He wants to see the world like other animals. He is very sorry. He told his problem to the ducks. The ducks said, 'Don't worry. We will help you.' They took a stick and told the tortoise to hold the stick firmly with his teeth. They also warned him not to speak anything. They started flying with the tortoise. Everybody was surprised. A crow met them on the way. He was astonished to see them. 'This must be the king of tortoises,' he said. 'Why not?' said the tortoise happily and as soon as he said this he lost his hold on the stick and fell down. Thus he died.  

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