The Spider Spins a Web

A spider was spinning her web one day when a fly came to call. "What a lovely pattern," said the fly. "May I take a closer look?"

"Of course, my dear," said the spider. "But be careful where you step, for I haven't quite finished, and some of the strands are still wet and weak."

The fly buzzed round and round the delicate design and finally lighted on one corner. "My feet seem to be stuck," he said as he struggled to fly away again.

"So I see," said the spider. "Perhaps you'd like to stay for dinner, then."

"Do I have a choice?" answered the fly.

"You did," said the spider, "until you decided to land."