The Brazier And His Dog
A Brazier had a little Dog, which was a great favorite with his master,
and his constant companion. While he hammered away at his metals the
Dog slept; but when, on the other hand, he went to dinner and began
to eat, the Dog woke up and wagged his tail, as if he would ask for
a share of his meal. His master one day, pretending to be angry and
shaking his stick at him, said, "You wretched little sluggard! what
shall I do to you? While I am hammering on the anvil, you sleep on
the mat; and when I begin to eat after my toil, you wake up and wag
your tail for food. Do you not know that labor is the source of every
blessing, and that none but those who work are entitled to eat?'
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