Reading Notes: More Jataka Tales, Part B

Part B

Granny's Blackie refusing money

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• One day a rich man gifted a baby elephant to a lady
• The lady named the elephant Blackie and the neighborhood children named the lady Granny
• The elephant grew to be loved by all who surrounded him
• Blackie even played with the neighborhood children
• Their playing consisted of tossing and swinging the children in the air 
• Blackie's life was amazing and there was no work involved
• One day, Blackie noticed that Granny was getting old and needed help with work
• Blackie set out on his own and found work to do 
• A man offered him two silver pieces for every wagon he helped pull and so Blackie decided to help
• The man was a liar and only payed Blacked one silver piece for every wagon, so Blackie sat in the road and blocked the wagons
• Blackie did not accept the money and did not move either
• Finally the man paid Blackie the money that was owed and Blackie set home to be with Granny
• Granny was pleased with Blackie and the earnings
• Granny knew Blackie was amazing

Bibliography:

Granny's Blackie

Author: Ellen C. Babbitt

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