English / B1
The Table and the Chair
The Table complained to the Chair about the heat and his sore feet. He suggested going out for some fresh air and a walk so that they could have a talk together.
The Chair thought this was a foolish idea.
“You know perfectly well that we can't walk,” he replied.
The Table sighed. “There's no harm in trying. I've got as many legs as you have. Why shouldn't we walk on two?”
So they both went out, moving slowly through the town. Their awkward steps made a cheerful, bumping sound. People hurried over to watch them passing.
“Look! The Table and the Chair have come out for some fresh air!” they called.
The pair turned into a narrow street leading towards a castle in a valley. There they completely lost their way. They wandered about for the rest of the day, unable to get home.
Eventually, they paid a duck, a beetle and a mouse to guide them. The three animals brought them safely back to their house.
The Table and the Chair whispered happily to each other about the lovely walk they had taken. They suggested a dinner of beans and bacon.
The duck, the little brown mouse and the beetle ate dinner and then danced on their heads. After that, they made their way to bed.
English summary · includes the ending
The Table is uncomfortable because of the heat and his sore feet. He suggests going outside with the Chair for a walk and a talk. The Chair says that they cannot walk, but the Table argues that there is no harm in trying. They both have legs, so why should they not use two of them?
They walk slowly through the town, making cheerful bumping sounds. People hurry over in surprise to watch them. However, when they follow a narrow street towards a castle in a valley, they lose their way. They wander all day before paying a duck, a beetle and a mouse to guide them home.
Back at their house, the Table and the Chair happily agree that they have had a lovely walk. They suggest beans and bacon for dinner. The three animal guides dine and dance on their heads before going to bed.
Adapted for Lejrbål from the credited source.
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