TURNING TURTLE
Once upon a time two large turtles and a little one went to a bar to quench their thirst with a mug of sarsaparilla. As they began to drink it, one of the large turtles commented that it was raining. After a lively discussion, it was decided that the little turtle go home for their umbrella. The little turtle demurred, afraid that if he went the big turtles would drink his sarsaparilla. But they convinced the little fellow they would leave his sarsaparilla alone, ancl he started after the umbrella.
Three weeks passed, and finally one of the big turtles said: “Let’s drink the little guy’s sarsaparilla.” “I’ve been thinking the same thing,” said the other, “so let’s do it.”
From down at the end of the bar near the door, a shrill voice cried: “If you do, I won’t go after that umbrella.”
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 10, Issue 65, 20 December 1946, Page 2
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146TURNING TURTLE Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 10, Issue 65, 20 December 1946, Page 2
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