A CONTROVERSY1 prevailed among the beasts of the field as to which

　　of the animals deserved the most credit for producing the

　　greatest number of whelps at a birth. They rushed clamorously

　　into the presence of the Lioness and demanded of her the

　　settlement of the dispute. "And you," they said, "how many sons

　　have you at a birth?' The Lioness laughed at them, and said:

　　"Why! I have only one; but that one is altogether a thoroughbred

　　Lion."

　　The value is in the worth, not in the number.