74 UNDER THE PLANTAIN LEAP 
“Oh” said the ant, “how fortu¬ 
nate! Here is a judge to decide for 
us. You are very welcome, Mr. 
Butterfly.” 
“I am glad to hear it,” replied 
the butterfly; “and now, what is it 
that you desire of me?” 
“We three have been having a 
slight dispute, and we wish you to 
settle it for us. I am willing to 
leave it to you, and I am sure the 
rest will be, since you are no rela¬ 
tion whatever to any of us.” 
“How do you know he is not 
related to the bee and me? I am 
sure he can fly,” said the wasp. 
“That is nothing. Birds, also, can 
fly, and yet I do not suppose you 
will claim for a moment that you 
