THE BEETLE AND THE GRASSHOPPER.
A Beetle and a Grasshopper Met in a Path one day, and although there was Plenty of Eoom for both, neither would turn aside. "Come, now, but why don't you give Way ? " demanded the Beetle. " Who are you that I must give up my Eights ? " replied the Hopper. " Be careful of your Language, sir ! " " And don't you rub against me ! " And they were on the point of combat vrhen a Turkey coming along the Path. Espied them and Gobbled up both. Moral : Men who go to law for their rights become the victims of tho Lawyer. ,
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 5668, 12 September 1896, Page 4
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101THE BEETLE AND THE GRASSHOPPER. Star (Christchurch), Issue 5668, 12 September 1896, Page 4
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