Volume 10 — THE TWO PRISONERS
Reading edition
BY CAROLYN WELLS
Once upon a time there were two Prisoners at the bar, who endeavored to plead for themselves with Tact and Wisdom.
One concealed certain Facts prejudicial to his Cause; upon which the Judge said: "If you had Confessed the Truth it would have Biased me in your Favor; as it is, I Condemn you to Punishment."
The other stated his Case with absolute Truth and Sincerity, concealing Nothing; and the result was that he was Condemned for his Misdemeanors.
MORALS:
This Fable teaches that Honesty is the Best Policy, and that the Truth should not Be spoken at All Times.