Once there lived a crow. He was very fond of becoming popular amongst his friends. He was clever enough to impress other animals with his talks. He had a few friends of his nature. One day a chubby rabbit arrived in the forest. The rabbit was very handsome. He was also helpful and innocent. The rabbit became very popular in the forest due to his handsome appearance and good deeds. The black crow grew jealous of him. He thought of defaming the rabbit in the forest. He began to make false stories of the rabbit. He told all the creatures that rabbit is a thief. He has stolen his five hundred rupees. The creatures believed him. They told rabbit to leave the forest as he was a thief. The innocent rabbit left the forest, crying with a heavy heart. The black crow was very pleased. Now he thought of becoming rich. He became a thief and started stealing money from the others’ houses. One day he was caught red-handed by the leopard. He was put to jail. The animals realised the truth. They cried for the rabbit, when they came to know that they have lost a true friend, who loved them from the core of his heart.
Moral : Don’t come into the false talks of people. Find out the truth yourself.
Practice pattern
Differentiate between good and evil people in 7-8 lines.