Once upon a time, in a lush forest, there lived a cunning fox named Felix and a wise stork named Stella. Despite their differences in personality, Felix and Stella were good friends who often shared meals together.
One day, Felix invited Stella to dinner at his home. Delighted by the invitation, Stella eagerly accepted and arrived at Felix’s den with an empty stomach and an open heart.
To Stella’s dismay, Felix served dinner on a shallow plate – a delicious stew that he could easily lap up with his tongue. Try as she might, Stella couldn’t eat a single bite, her long beak unable to reach the stew.
Feigning innocence, Felix remarked, “I’m sorry, my dear Stella. It seems that my meal is not to your liking. Please forgive my oversight.”
Understanding Felix’s trickery, Stella graciously accepted his apology and bid him farewell, promising to invite him to dinner at her home the following evening.
True to her word, Stella invited Felix to dinner the next day. Felix arrived at Stella’s nest, his mouth watering in anticipation of a hearty meal.
To Felix’s surprise, Stella served dinner in tall, narrow glasses – a savory soup that she could easily sip with her long beak, while Felix struggled to reach it with his snout.
Apologizing profusely, Stella exclaimed, “Oh dear Felix, I am so sorry. It seems that my meal is not suitable for you. Please forgive my oversight.”
Embarrassed and humbled by Stella’s cleverness, Felix could do nothing but laugh at his own foolishness. He realized that he had been outsmarted by his wise friend, and he admired her ingenuity and grace in handling the situation.
From that day forward, Felix and Stella shared many more meals together, always taking care to ensure that both of them could enjoy the food. They learned that true friendship is built on mutual respect, understanding, and consideration for each other’s needs.
And so, the fox and the stork became the best of friends, their bond strengthened by the shared experience of the dinner table. The moral of the story is that treating others with kindness and consideration leads to deeper and more meaningful friendships.
