Sometimes the neighbours thought that it was strange that the Miller never gave little Hans anything in return, even though he was very rich. He was very proud of having a friend with such great ideas. “Real friends should have everything in common,” the Miller always said. He was so devoted that he always stopped at his garden to pick some flowers or fill his pockets with plums or cherries. Little Hans had many friends but the most devoted friend was the rich Miller. There were always beautiful things to look at and pleasant odours to smell. It was the most beautiful garden in all the countryside, full of sweet flowers of all kinds. He lived alone in a very small cottage and every day he worked in his garden. Once upon a time, there was an honest little man named Hans. I like fiction very much.”Īnd the Bird told the story of The Devoted Friend. “I will tell you a story to explain it,” said the Bird. “I do not understand you,” answered the Rat. “And what would you do in return?” asked the Bird. “I would expect a devoted friend to be devoted to me, of course.” “Yes, I want to know it, too,” said the Duck. “And what should a devoted friend do?” asked a small green Bird sitting in a willow tree, who overheard the conversation. I know nothing in this world that is higher than devoted friendship.”

Love is fine, but friendship is much better. I have never been married and I don’t ever want to be. “Oh, I don’t know anything about the feelings of parents,” said the Rat. “They are still little and parents must be patient.” “Nothing of the kind,” the Duck answered. “They are such bad children,” the Rat said. The little ducks did not pay any attention to her. Little ducks were swimming in the pond and their mother was trying to teach them to stand on their heads in the water. One morning, the old Rat put his head out of his hole. Enjoy reading The Devoted Friend by Oscar Wilde The story is told by a linnet to a water-rat following a conversation about what it means to be a devoted friend. The tale concerns Big Hugh, the miller, and his best friend Hans.

The Devoted Friend is a short fairy tale written by Oscar Wilde.

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