Recognizing the buttered side of something like the bread

Denzil the donkey was more knowledgeable when he was an elderly donkey than when he was a young one.

He carried heavy loads all day long for his farmer master, who was relieved when night fell.

He could then enjoy his meal before getting a nice night's sleep. One day, the farmer sped up as he was stumbling with a greater burden than normal.

Run for it, he commanded. Over the hill, troops can be seen approaching. The farm will be taken by them. Denzil paused to reflect. to seize the farm.

Do you suppose they'll have me carry greater weights than this one if they do? he questioned.

The farmer was unfamiliar with Denzil.

discussing, but he said, "I shouldn't suppose so."

Right, said Denzil in response.

"So I'm going to stay here. Whoever was in charge of the farm couldn't have handled things much worse!