The old fox and the young duck walked the avenue to the theater to watch the people arrive for the latest Elvis show. The pair had become fellow travelers when the fox discovered the scrawny duck alone and looking lost and offered to help him find food. The fox remained in the shadows, as foxes are naturally shy, but he lost sight of his little buddy who moved in toward the crowd for a better view and in hope of finding a few grains of popcorn. The little duck unfortunately moved a little too close to the crowd and was mashed to a mere greasy spot by a huge foot that came down on him. The fox saw what happened to his little friend and was terribly sad to see the sight.

“Oh rats!” said the fox, “In a few more days he would have been fattened enough for a fine meal. Now I have to start all over.”