The Dog And The Oyster

Summary

This story centers on a dog who has developed a strong liking for eggs, frequently visiting a hen house to satisfy its cravings. Over time, the dog becomes so indulgent that it swallows eggs whole without hesitation. One day, while exploring the seashore, the dog mistakes an oyster for an egg and quickly consumes it, still in its shell. Unfortunately, this misjudgment causes the dog significant discomfort. Through this painful experience, the dog learns the valuable lesson that not all round objects are eggs, highlighting themes of greed, impulsivity, and the importance of discernment.

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There was once a Dog who was very fond of eggs. He visited the hen house very often and at last got so greedy that he would swallow the eggs whole.

One day the Dog wandered down to the seashore. There he spied an Oyster. In a twinkling the Oyster was resting in the Dog’s stomach, shell and all.

It pained the Dog a good deal, as you can guess.

“I’ve learned that all round things are not eggs,” he said groaning.

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