Aesop's Fables

The Traveler and His Dog

A TRAVELER about to set out on a journey saw his Dog stand at the
door stretching himself.  He asked him sharply:  “Why do you stand
there gaping?  Everything is ready but you, so come with me
instantly.”  The Dog, wagging his tail, replied:  “O, master!  I am
quite ready; it is you for whom I am waiting.”

The loiterer often blames delay on his more active friend.