Outline.
A hare
has many friends --- chased by hounds --- goes for help to many friends --- all
try to put her off --- decides to help herself --- runs fast --- out of danger
--- Moral.
The Story.
Once a
beautiful hare had many friends in the town. They always assured her of their
help, in trouble. One day she was chased by some hounds. She felt that her life
was in danger. She ran to her friends, the horse, to take her beyond their
reach. But he said, “I am sorry, I cannot help you at present. It is time for
my master to ride on my back.” She, then, ran to her friend, the cow, for help.
But the cow said, “It is time for me to be milked, so I’m sorry that I cannot
do anything for you.” After that she ran to her friend, the goat. But even
there, she met with disappointment. So she decided to help herself. She ran as
fast as she could, and was soon out of danger.
Moral. God helps those who help themselves.