He had even taken pains to lie at the exact angle a naturally stranded log would make with the water , having regard to the current of the season at the time and place . All this was only a matter of habit , of course , because the Mugger had come ashore for pleasure ; but a crocodile is never quite full , and if the Jackal had been deceived by the likeness he would not have lived to philosophise over it . `` My child , I heard nothing , '' said the Mugger , shutting one eye . `` The water was in my ears , and also I was faint with hunger . Since the railway bridge was built my people at my village have ceased to love me ; and that is breaking my heart . '' `` Ah , shame ! '' said the Jackal . `` So noble a heart , too ! But men are all alike , to my mind . '' `` Nay , there are very great differences indeed , '' the Mugger answered gently . `` Some are as lean as boat-poles . Others again are fat as young ja -- dogs . Never would I causelessly revile men . They are of all fashions , but the long years have shown me that , one with another , they are very good . Men , women , and children -- I have no fault to find with them . And remember , child , he who rebukes the World is rebuked by the World . '' `` Flattery is worse than an empty tin can in the belly . But that which we have just heard is wisdom , '' said the Adjutant , bringing down one foot . `` Consider , though , their ingratitude to this excellent one , '' began the Jackal tenderly . `` Nay , nay , not ingratitude ! ''
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