AESOP'S FABLES
The Ass and his Purchaser
A man who wanted to buy an Ass went to market, and, coming
across a likely-looking beast, arranged with the owner that he
should be allowed to take him home on trial to see what he was
like.
When he reached home, he put him into his stable along with
the other asses. The newcomer took a look round, and
immediately went and chose a place next to the laziest and
greediest beast in the stable. When the master saw this he put
a halter on him at once, and led him off and handed him over
to his owner again. The latter was a good deal surprised to
seem him back so soon, and said, "Why, do you mean to say you
have tested him already?" "I don't want to put him through any
more tests," replied the other. "I could see what sort of
beast he is from the companion he chose for himself."
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