Oban's Myths & Legends
Why Opossum's Tail is Bare (continued)
Cricket took his comb and scissors and a long shiny red
ribbon from his bag. "This is special ribbon" said Cricket. "When
I've combed and trimmed your sumptuous tail I'll wrap it in this ribbon
so it won't pick up any dust on your way to the dance."
"That's an excellent idea" said Opossum "My tail mustn't get dirty."
Cricket's gentle combing of his tail soon made Opossum sleepy.
He started to snore loudly and didn't stir until Cricket woke him. Opossum looked at the bright shiny ribbon wrapped around his tail. "All the other animals will envy my beautiful tail when I unwrap it" he said.
When he arrived at the dance, Rabbit led Opossum to his special seat. When the music started he stood up and said to the others "When I remove this ribbon, you can admire my beautiful tail as I dance. There is no other tail as beautiful as mine." Continue
