There were once two friends. One was tall, and the other short.
One day, they decided to go to the market. Since they were going through a narrow path, the tall one left the short one behind.
- It is because you underestimate me that you leave me behind you, complained the short one.
A bit further, the tall one, trying to satisfy his friend, made him move in front.
- It is, to better look at me, and laugh at my short height, growled the other.
They reached the market. The place was full of people. The tall one wanting to correct the errors which had been reproached him, brought his friend back to his sides and the two of them walked hand in hand.
- You put us side by side now to show everyone that you are taller than I, growled the short one.
- My friend, I think that it is impossible to satisfy a dwarf. You are complicated and it is an incurable disease.
Fables des Montagnes de Patrice Kayo, Collection Les CLES de l’avenir, Editions CLE, Yaounde, p. 38 (1998). Translated to English by Dr. Y., Afrolegends.com