Once, there were two elves who loved to jump in a glade in the forest. One day, a fairy was passing by the glade. The antics of the two jumping elves made her laugh. Pleased with them, she offered them each a wish. The first elf said, “I wish for the ability to jump over clouds and even over the sun.” The fairy granted it. He was so happy that he jumped high and never returned. The second elf said, “Please give me the ability to help and catch falling people.” The fairy granted him the wish, too. Just then, they both saw that the first elf was falling straight down from a great height. He was shouting for help. The second elf sailed above and caught him in time. The fairy praised the second elf for his wise wish. The first elf learnt not to be impulsive again.
The Jumping Elves
