The Boy Bathing
By Aesop
A BOY bathing in a river was in danger of being drowned. He called out to a traveler passing by, for help. The traveler, instead of holding out a helping hand, stood up unconcernedly, and scolded the boy for his imprudence. Oh, sir!
cried the youth, pray help me now, and scold me afterwards.
Moral:
Counsel without help is useless.
Source Book
Aesop's Fables
by Aesop
Translated by unknown
Illustrated by: Harrison Weir, John Tenniel, Ernest Griset, et.al.
Copyright 1881
Published by WM. L. Allison, New York
