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The Mouse and the Camel
A mouse caught hold of a camel's tether, and because the camel was walking along, the mouse began to feel very proud and big. "I am leading a camel," the mouse said to himself, and stuck out his chest and looked around to see if he was noticed.

The camel did notice the tiny mouse down there, but said nothing as the mouse strutted proudly in the lead.

Before long they came to a river, and the mouse halted.

"Lead on," said the camel. "You are my guide."

"I can't cross that!" cried the mouse.

The camel stepped into the water and out again. "It's not even up to my knees," the camel observed. "Lead me on, master."

"But that's way over my head!"

"Climb up on my humpt then," said the camel. "Next time don't pretend to be the boss if you aren't able to lead."