the donkey

THE FOOLISH DONKEY

A merchant had a donkey. The donkey carried his goods to the market. one day, he put a bag of salt on the donkey. On the way, there was a small river. the donkey slipped and fell into the river. the salt dissolved in the water. the sack became empty. The donkey was happy. It though: If I fall into the river, the load will become light. Thereafter it fell into the water often. the goods were spoiled.