The Fox and the Goat in the Well

One sunny day, a thirsty fox was walking through the forest and found a well. He looked inside to see if there was water. But, he slipped and fell in. The well was deep with smooth sides, and he couldn’t climb out.

Soon after, a goat came to the well looking for water. She saw the fox inside and asked if the water was good. The fox saw a chance to escape and said the water was very good. He invited the goat to jump in.

The goat, eager to drink, jumped into the well. After she drank, she realized she was trapped too. The fox then had an idea. He told the goat to stand still so he could climb onto her back and then her head. He promised to help her out once he was free. The goat agreed. The fox climbed out using her horns. But, once out, the fox walked away, leaving the goat behind.

The goat was left alone and sad about her choice. The clever fox was no longer thirsty and went on his way.