The Limping Puppy #3

The farmer said, 'No, you don't want to buy that little dog. If you really want him, I'll give him to you.'

The little boy got quite upset. He looked straight into the farmer's eyes and said, 'I don't want you to give him to me. That little dog is worth every bit as much as all the other dogs and I'll pay full price. In fact, I'll give you $2.37 now, and 50 cents a month until I have him paid for.'

The farmer protested, 'You really don't want to buy this little dog. He is never going to be able to run and jump and play with you like the other puppies.'

To this, the little boy reached down and rolled up his pant leg to reveal a badly twisted, crippled left leg supported by a big metal brace. He looked over at the farmer and softly replied:

'Well, I don't run so well myself, and this puppy will need someone who understands.'

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This past winter I went looking for some short, lesser known stories to illustrate. I found versions of The Limping Puppy told as morality tales for Christian, Muslim, and Indian children, but none with pictures. So I wrote my own version and painted it in simple colors.

The whole story can be read  on The Limping Puppy #1 - #3
watercolor 8X10" on Arches 140lb cold press