The Tortoise and the Hare
One day, a fleet-footed Hare was making fun of a rather plodding Tortoise. The Hare was surprised when the Tortoise laughed back. "Speedy you may be," said the Tortoise, "but I challenge you to a race and I bet that I win." "Oh, for goodness' sake," said the Hare, "it will be no contest at all. In fact, I will dance rings around you all the way."
When the time came, both started off together. The Hare sped off from the start. In fact, he ran so quickly that he soon left the Tortoise far behind. He turned circles and flips as he raced ahead, keen and proud of his speed and nimbleness. Once the Hare reached the middle of the course, he was so far ahead that he decided to take a nap.
While the Hare slept, the Tortoise plodded on and on, straight toward the finish line. Slowly, steadily, the Tortoise kept focused on his goal. When the Hare awoke from his nap, he was surprised that the Tortoise was nowhere in sight. Racing to the finish line with all his proud speed, he saw it was too late. The Tortoise was waiting there for him, a smile on his face.
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