'You look tired and hungry?' said the rabbit with compassion.
'I am,' replied the owl.'Then why not eat and have a sleep?'
'Nothing to eat and not sleepy.''Allow me,' suggested the rabbit, 'I am available and at your disposition.'
'You! Have you become a Buddhist or something?''Yes,' shyly answered the rabbit, 'it is such fun!'
'So you offer yourself to me?''Gladly,' said the rabbit with a rapt expression, her nose twitching. 'Sacrifice is great happiness.'
'Sorry, not playing!''Why not?' asked the rabbit, hurt.
'Buddhists like that don't whet the appetite, or taste good,' snapped the owl; 'I prefer a rat!'