
The Tortoise and the Hare · Page 4 of 7
A Nap in the Sun
Before long, the hare was so far ahead that the tortoise was nothing but a tiny speck behind him.
"I have plenty of time," the hare thought, stretching lazily beneath a shady tree. "I could take a little nap and still win easily."
And so, feeling quite pleased with himself, the hare curled up in the cool grass and closed his eyes.