In a field one summer's
Grasshopper was hopping
chirping and singing to
passed
Ant
An
content.
along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the nest.
"Why not come and chat with me," said the Grasshopper, "instead of toiling and moiling in that way?"
"I am helping to lay up food for the winter," said the Ant, "and recommend you to do the same."
"Why bother about winter?" said
Grasshopper; "we have got plenty of food at present." But the Ant went on its way and continued its toil.