A BRAZIER had a little Dog

A BRAZIER had a little Dog, which was a great favorite with hismaster, and his constant companion. While he hammered away athis metals the Dog slept; but when, on the other hand, he went todinner and began to eat, the Dog woke up and wagged his tail, asif he would ask for a share of his meal. His master one day,pretending to be angry and shaking his stick at him, said, "Youwretched little sluggard! what shall I do to you? While I amhammering on the anvil, you sleep on the mat; and when I begin toeat after my toil, you wake up and wag your tail for food. Doyou not know that labor is the source of every blessing, and thatnone but those who work are entitled to eat?'