The Dove anD The anT

danger

dove

shore mark

1. One day an ant fell into a river. As she could not swim, she was in danger of being drowned.

2. But a dove took pity on her, and dropped a leaf into the water near her. She climbed upon it, and was soon carried safe to shore.

3. The ant did not forget this act of kindness. You shall hear how She in her turn saved the dove’s life.

4. A hunter passed the tree where the dove and his mate were building their nest. They were so busy with their work that they did not see him aim at them.

5. But the little ant saw the danger, and, as the hunter was about to shoot, she bit him on the heel.

6. He started aside, and hisarrow flew wide of the mark.

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One who writes is a. _____