The Ox and the Ass.
An os and an ass dwelt together in the same field, end many of the animals went to them to inquire about the weather. When the or was asked whether the winter was to be open or vigorous he in. variably replied: 'I cannot say for certain just now— Please call again.' The Ass, on the contrary, was prompt to reply: ' * This is going to be a very, very open winter, and buds will start in February.' Or, ' This is going to be the coldest winter we have had for twenty years, and we shall get no spring before June/ When winter was over it was always found that the ass had missed it, while the ox had gained further reputation for wisdom for refusing to express an opinion. It thus came about that the ass was spoken of in ridicule and contempt.
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Thames Star, Volume XXI, Issue 6275, 23 May 1889, Page 1
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148The Ox and the Ass. Thames Star, Volume XXI, Issue 6275, 23 May 1889, Page 1
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