file

“I made myself some; and with the exception of a file, I have all that are necessary,—a chisel, pincers, and lever.”

## The Viper and the File

He more particularly addressed himself to a File, and asked of him the favour of a meal.

The File replied, “You must indeed be a simple-minded fellow if you expect to get anything from me, who am accustomed to take from everyone, and never to give anything in return.”