276.The Pomegranate, Apple-Tree, and Bramble

THE POMEGRANATE and apple-tree disputed as to which was the most beautiful. When their strife was at its height, a bramble from the neighboring hedge lifted up its voice, and said in a boastful tone:

“Oh my dear friends, in my presence at least cease from such vain disputes.”

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