13. The Horse and the Groom

A dishonest groom (马倌) used to steal (偷) and sell ahorse’s oats and grain on a regular basis. He would, however, spend hoursbusily grooming and rubbing him down to make him appear in good condition.Naturally the horse resented this treatment and said, “If you really want me tolook well, groom (刷毛) me less, and feed me more.”