Dying of Thirst

‘Are you not thirsty’ said the Lion.

‘I’m dying of thirst,’ said Jill.

‘Then drink’ said the Lion.

‘May I—could I—would you mind going away while I do?’ said Jill.

The lion answered this only by a look and a very low growl. . . .

‘I daren’t come and drink,’ said Jill.

‘Then you will die of thirst,’ said the Lion.

‘Oh dear!’ said Jill, coming another step nearer. I suppose I

must go and look for another stream then.’

There is no other stream,’ said the Lion.

—C.S. Lewis

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