Who Betrayed the Little Hedgehog?

In the forest lived a little hedgehog. The fox always attempted to make him his food, regarding him a great delicacy. The hedgehog, however, was covered with dense, erectile spines, rolling into a spine ball for protection when the fox approached. The fox was completely baffled.

One day, the duck, the little hedgehog’s best friend, said, “I admire your “suit of armor” very much. Even the fox have no idea what to do with it. It is really miraculous!” The hedgehog was so proud of his “armor” that he rejoined, “To be honest, there is some detect in my “miraculous armor”. When I roll into a ball, there is a small hole on my stomach. If someone blows into it, I will feel unbearable itch and spread myself.” The duck was surprised after hearing that, thinking that the hedgehog should have such a secret. “This is my fatal secret, and I have only told you, my best friend.” said the hedgehog, “You should never tell others, or I will be in great danger.” The duck swore an oath not to reveal the secret, and the hedgehog confided in her.

Before long, when the duck chatted with her friend, the rabbit, she could not help telling her this secret. After telling her, the duck felt a bit uneasy, thinking that she had betrayed her best friend. However, the rabbit said, “The fox is my enemy, not my friend, then how come I will tell him this secret? Come on, don’t blame yourself any more, I promise that I will never tell others.” In this way, the duck put her mind at ease.

Nevertheless, the rabbit was seized by the fox one day. At the moment she was about to be eaten by him, she suddenly thought about the hedgehog’s secret. So she said to the fox, “If you release me, I will tell you a beneficial secret about the hedgehog.” Then the fox released the rabbit, provided that she told him the secret.

Of course, the hedgehog was eaten by the fox finally. Before he died, he desperately shouted, “Why you nasty duck betray me!”

Let’s reflect on this story. Who is the betrayer on earth? Is it the duck, or the rabbit? In my opinion, it is plain that neither of them is the betrayer. It is the hedgehog himself who betray him first. If you, yourself, even cannot keep your secret solidly, let alone other people.