There once was a grumpy wolf. He was always grumpy and nobody knew why until one day the wolf was crying. His friends fox and coyote both said, "What's wrong?" He said, "I'm always sad and everyone is saying that I'm mean and that's not it. I'll tell you the truth. I miss mrs. wolf. she's gone. that's why I always seem grumpy. really I would love to have friends keep me company." 
Honestly is the best policy. 