The Whale Tale

Once upon a time a whale that lived happily in a village fountain.

She was alone, with no more company than the neighbours who approached the fountain,

although very few saw her,  she lived happily in his private ocean

Then one day the street sweeper came along and muttering

– Leaves and more leaves! When will fall be over? –

   he took her out of the water with a net

and put it into the heap of dried leaves.