The Donkey's Cunning in the Water: The Tale of Salt and Sponge

 Ahmet Selim,Cemil Meric Middle School

The Donkey's Cunning in the Water: The Tale of Salt and Sponge

Once upon a time, a man learned that salt was sold cheaper by the sea. So he went there and bought plenty of salt. He loaded the salt on his donkey and set off. But the donkey could hardly walk because the load of salt was so heavy.

Then, while crossing a narrow path by the river, the donkey slipped and fell into the water with the sacks of salt on it. When the salt came into contact with the water, it immediately melted and the donkey's burden became lighter. Satisfied with this situation, the donkey continued on its way, jumping up and down, not caring that its owner was upset.

A few days later, the man went to the seaside again. He made a loss because the previous salt dissolved in the water. This time he bought more salt to compensate for this loss. But the donkey was again struggling under the heavy load. As they crossed the same path, the donkey remembered the previous incident. He faked a stumble and threw himself into the water. When the salt dissolved in the water again, the donkey was relieved of its burden.

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