In a field one summer 's day a Grasshopper was chirping , singing ,and hopping about for fun .
An Ant passed by carrying ear of corn back to his nest . "Why not come and chat with me, "said the Grasshopper , "instead of doing all of that work ?" "I am helping to store up food for the winter,"said the Ant, "and suggest you do the same. " " Why brother about winter ?" said the grasshopper ,"We have got plenty of food at the moment . "The Ant went on its way and continued its work . When the winter came the Grasshopper had no food and was dying of hunger . The Ant , however , had plenty of food to last all through the winter from his hard work in the summer. Then the Grasshopper knew - It is best to be prepared.