Object: A stuffed dog

Good morning, boys and girls. A little puppy took a walk around his master's farm. At the stable a horse spoke to him, "You must be new here," the horse cried. "You will soon find out that the master loves me more than all other animals because I carry large loads for him. I suspect that an animal of your size is of no value to him at all."

The little dog hung his head. He was about to walk away when he heard the cow in an adjoining stall. "I have the most honored position on the farm because the lady makes butter and cheese from my milk. You, of course, provide nothing of value to the family."

"Cow, your position is not greater than mine," called the sheep. "I give the master wool to make his clothes. I provide warmth to the entire family. Yo…