The Lion and the Mouse 1Texto2

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• Subtopic: The Lion's Encounter with the Mouse Once in a forest, a big lion was sleeping peacefully. Suddenly, a small mouse accidentally ran over his nose. The lion woke up and got mad, thinking to squish the little mouse. "Spare me," begged the poor mouse. "Please let me go, and someday I will surely repay you." The lion laughed, thinking how a tiny mouse could ever help him. But he felt kind and let the mouse go. • Subtopic: The Lion in Trouble Some days later, the lion got stuck in the hunter's traps while chasing prey. He roared for help, but no one came. The mouse recognized the voice and quickly found the lion struggling in the rope. He nibbled and gnawed it until it parted, and soon the lion was free. "You laughed when I said I would repay you," said the mouse. "Now you see that even a mouse can help a lion." The lesson is simple: kindness can come from unexpected places. Never underestimate the ability to help.