Deep within a forest a little turtle began to
climb a tree. After hours of effort he reached the
top, jumped into the air waving his front legs and
crashed to the ground.

After recovering, he slowly climbed the tree
again, jumped, and fell to the ground. The turtle
tried again and again while a couple of birds
sitting on a branch watched his sad efforts.

Finally, the female bird turned to her mate.
"Dear," she chirped, "I think it's time to
tell him he's adopted."