Good, reminds me of Aesop.
-- The fable of the Dog and the Wolf --
(Aesop, from memory)
A dog meets a wolf at the outskirts of a town.
Good day cousin wolf, barks the dog.
- Nice to meet ya, responds the wolf.
I see your fur is ragged and you look hungry, says the dog. Why don't you come with me to see my Master where I live, and he will provide you with all the food you need.
- I haven't eaten in days so this offer of yours sounds tempting. Do you live far from here?
Not that far away, a good ten minutes pawpace from here, says the dog and leads the way.
As they are walking along the road towards the homestead of the dog, the wolf starts to notice that there is something unusual with the dog's neck.
- Hey cousin dog, what's the story of that torn fur around your neck?
Oh, said the dog, that's just the spot where my Master ties the rope every night. It was annoying and itchy at first, but you know, it is still a good tradeoff for the easy life I live here with all the food I need and easy chores, whereas you may go starving from time to time.
- I see said the wolf, deep in thought.
Goodbye cousin dog, said the wolf and hastily made his path toward the woods.
