Fables in Rhyme for Little Folks

<h2><SPAN name="f15" id="f15"></SPAN><i>The Hare And The Tortoise.</i></h2> <ANTIMG src="images/15,1.jpg" alt="I'll run you a race if you dare."><br/> <br/> Said the Tortoise one day to the Hare:<br/> "I'll run you a race if you dare.<br/> I'll bet you cannot<br/> Arrive at that spot<br/> As quickly as <i>I</i> can get there."<br/> <br/> Quoth the Hare: "You are surely insane.<br/> Pray, <i>what</i> has affected your brain?<br/> You seem pretty sick.<br/> Call a doctor in--quick,<br/> And let him prescribe for your pain."<br/> <br/> "Never mind," said the Tortoise. "Let's run!<br/> Will you bet me?" "Why, certainly." "Done!"<br/> While the slow Tortoise creeps<br/> Mr. Hare makes four leaps,<br/> And then loafs around in the sun.<br/> <br/> It seemed such a one-sided race,<br/> To win was almost a disgrace.<br/> So he frolicked about<br/> Then at last he set out--<br/> As the Tortoise was as nearing the place.<br/> <ANTIMG src="images/15,2.jpg" alt="15,2"><br/> Too late! Though he sped like a dart,<br/> The Tortoise was first. She was smart:<br/> "You can surely run fast,"<br/> She remarked. "Yet you're last.<br/> It is better to get a good start."<br/> <ANTIMG src="images/15,3.jpg" alt="15,3"><br/> <ANTIMG src="images/15,4.jpg" alt="15,4"> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <hr class="narrow"> &nbsp; <div style="break-after:column;"></div><br />