Wolf and Opossum: A Catawba Tale

Wolf is always chasing Opossum, and Opossum is always trying to escape.

One time Wolf was chasing Opossum. "I'm going to get you!" he shouted.

Opossum ran as fast as he could up a tall tree that stood next to a pond.

"Where did you go?" snarled Wolf circling the tree.

"I'm right here in the water!" said Opossum. "Look down and you'll see me."

Wolf looked down. He saw Opossum in the water, but when he lunged and grabbed with his teeth, all he got was a mouthful of dirty leaves.

Up in the tree, Opossum laughed and laughed.

(opossum)

This is part of Sally Gordon's long story about Opossum. See also her story about the woman and the deer which also mentions this incident.