"Who did you pass on the road?" the King went on, holding out his hand to the Messenger for some more hay.
"Nobody," said the Messenger.
"Quite right," said the King: "this young lady saw him too. So of course Nobody walks slower than you."
"I do my best," the Messenger said in a sulky tone. "I'm sure nobody walks much faster than I do!"
"He can't do that," said the King, "or else he'd have been here first. ..."
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Back July 6! My husband and I are taking a road trip through Utah. We're going to Zion National Park, Brice Canyon and eventually we...
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Nobody Walks Slower Than You
