StoryTitle("caps", "The Thirsty Pigeon") ?> InitialWords(0, "A Pigeon,", "caps", "dropcap", "noindent") ?> pressed by thirst and seeing a glass of water painted on a sign, supposed it to be real. Dashing down at it with all her might, she struck against the hard board, and breaking her wing, she fell helpless to the ground and was soon captured by one who passed by.
Great haste is not always good speed.