Three Hundred Æsop's Fables/The Traveller and his Dog
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THE TRAVELLER AND HIS DOG.
A Traveller, about to set out on his journey, saw his Dog stand at the door stretching himself. He asked him sharply: "What do you stand gaping there for? 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 imputes delay to his more active friend.