The Farmer and the Fox

A Farmer built a chicken coop from extra wood and wire. To satisfy the pent demand for eggs from many buyers. He hoped to make some money by giving hens a home. And keep his Bankers happy by paying back his loans. But concern was quickly mounting on how to defend the coop. What force and strict precautions could save this fragile group? So how to keep those chickens safe from those who wished them harm? And keep those pesky Bankers from trying to take his farm. After thinking on it deeply he came upon a scheme. To hire a beast so full of wrath would be his ideal dream. So he placed an ad on Facebook for a sentry for his yard. In hopes some fearsome creature would take the job as guard. First there came a Monkey who was poor and out of work. With a reference from a job that said he was a clerk. The Farmer said, 'I do not think you really understand. A clerk like you will not survive the stress this job demands.' 'If I may take up issue.' the Monkey did reply. 'My last job was more dangerous than my reference did imply. I had to handle clients where my fearsome nature grew. To daily handle makeup chores for the Ladies on the 'View.' The Farmer backed in terror at such a gruesome feat. But thought the Monkey small in size so could easily be beat. 'You're not exactly what I want,' the Farmer did observe. 'I wish you well in future times and get all that you deserve.' Next there came a Hippo who lumbered up the walk. He was out of breath and took a seat and then began to talk. 'Before you point and criticize the things I have achieved. I survived ten long years herding cattle at the New York DMV. The Farmer was impressed on what the Hippo showed. As his size was most compelling but he was moving rather slow. 'You're not exactly what I want,' the Farmer did observe. 'I wish you well in future times and get all that you deserve.' Soon thereafter... a Bear arrived looking strong and monstrous. But he wasn't sharp and not too bright after spending time in Congress. 'You're not exactly what I want,' the Farmer did observe. 'I wish you well in future times and get all that you deserve.' Then there came a Penguin, an Ostrich and a Whale. But none of them were fearsome, so all were told to bail. His hopes were quickly fading on who to guard his flock? When up the path standing tall... there came a noble Fox. The Farmer asked him squarely, 'Why do you want this job?' The Fox replied, 'I'd like to help and make sure you're never robbed. I'm very quick, I never sleep and I'm sure to raise alarm. You can count on me as I will never fail, I will protect your farm.' The Farmer paused a moment and thought about a trick. As the Fox was way too eager and seemed a little thick. The Farmer said, 'I'll pay you on the morrow a tidy princely sum.' The Farmer snickered, 'Stupid Fox, tomorrow never comes.' The Farmer went for supper and thought about his slave. And looking out the window, the Fox returned a wave. Was he crooked to cheat the Fox? He silently observed. Well no matter how the deal's struck ... you get what you deserve. The End *For those who are interested. I will be posting my cartoon 'Bob's your Uncle' on my home page. A new one will appear every second day.