60. THE REPENTANT SKUNK #Inspirational Moral Stories

 

60. THE REPENTANT SKUNK #Inspirational Moral Stories

 

In Narumi’s woods lived a very old couple, who were helped by all the

nearby animals who looked after them. The beavers brought them wood; the

squirrels gave them nuts; the hares gathered fruits; the bees left honey on

their window ledge; the goats gave milk to them; while the birds brought

pretty flowers for their house. In return, the old woman fed delicious cakes to

all of them.

But the skunk was a true spoilsport. He demanded an entire cake for himself,

which the old woman refused, as she wanted to give a slice to all of them.

Before leaving, the skunk threatened the old lady. When the others learnt of

this, they made a plan. Running about all over the woods, they cried and

shouted that a robber had killed the old lady. Alarmed, the skunk rushed back

and found the old lady lying motionless on her bed. He burst into tears,

realising how much he was going to miss her. At this, the old woman arose

and hugged the woebegone skunk, who promised to never trouble her again.

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