The Lion and the Mouse

The Lion and the Mouse · Page 5 of 7

A Familiar Squeak

From far away, a small mouse heard the roars and recognized them at once.

“That's my lion!” she said, and dashed as fast as her little legs could carry her.

When she reached the net, she found the great lion tangled and exhausted, unable to move.

“Don't worry,” she said. “I remember my promise.”