The Bramble Bushes and the Lambs

Once there was a little brook. The cows and horses loved to drink the cool water. Many times a day they went to its banks to take a nice drink. Some Sheep and Lambs who were often in a field nearby also liked to drink the water.

On the banks of the brook, there were some Bramble Bushes. When the Sheep and Lambs went down to drink, their wool would catch on the Bushes. Little pieces would get torn off. Then the Sheep would say,