The Clever Ant

Once upon a time, there existed an island in the middle of a river. There was a dense forest in the island. Different kind of animals lived in the forest. A small elephant used to roam around carelessly and destroy trees in the forest. It caused a lot of trouble to the ants living underneath the trees. When ever the elephant came, the ants used to run in all directions to save themselves. Both their food and lives were in danger, when ever the elephant came near the ants colony.
 
  One day the queen ant, determined to face the elephant. When the elephant came, the ant pleaded, "you are wise and sensible. There is an elephant which comes, and destroys our food and homes. With lot of hardship, we carry food which is 50 times heavier than us and store in our home. We have nothing to eat when ever the elephant attacks our vicinity. Can you help us get rid of it."
 
  The elephant understood how much the ants were suffering and cursing it. It felt ashamed of its mischievous behaviour. With out showing any such expression, the elephant said, "definitely I will save you from the elephant. I will make sure it does not come this way" and left the place. All the ants felt very happy and praised the queen ant for saving their lives by its wisdom.