The Lion and the Mouse

Once upon a time, in a warm golden desert, a mighty lion was resting under a

shady tree. A tiny mouse ran across the sand and tickled the lion's paw.

The lion roared, "Who dares wake me?" The little mouse trembled,

"Oh, mighty lion, please forgive me. I didn't mean to wake you."

The lion smiled kindly, "Go on, little one." Days later,

the lion was caught in a hunter's net. He roared for help. The mouse rushed in,

chewing the ropes until snap, the lion was free. The lion said, "Thank you,

my brave little friend." Even the smallest can help the strongest, and under the silver