The Traveler and His Dog

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The Traveler and His Dog

The slacker often blames delay on the more active.

A Traveler was about to start on a trip with his Dog. The Dog was standing by the door stretching when the Traveler asked, "Why do you stand there? All is ready; come now."

The Dog, wagging his tail, replied, "I am ready, it is I who wait for you."

Townsend version

A Traveler about to set out on a journey saw his Dog stand at the door stretching himself. He asked him sharply: "Why do you stand there gaping? Everything is ready but you, so come with me instantly." The Dog, wagging his tail, replied: "O, master! I am quite ready; it is you for whom I am waiting."

Moral

The loiterer often blames delay on his more active friend.

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