It continued raining for another week. The cricket had a nice as a refuge, eating and sleeping.

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Once the rain stopped, the queen asked the cricket to leave. But the cricket sought permission to stay for another day. The cricket got its stay extended everyday. Because of the comfort of getting to eat without working, it was reluctant to leave. The cricket was determination to stay forever.

One day, when the queen firmly ordered the cricket to leave, the cricket jumped on it and snipped its head. The ants were all shocked to see their queen die. The ants pounced on the cricket but the cricket overpowered them and drove them away.

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The ants were kind to the cricket and they had helped him in the hour of need. But instead of being thankful, the ungrateful cricket killed their queen and drove them away from their home.   

Just like the cricket, there may be some people who do not believe in gratitude. We must not behave like the cricket. We must not forget the help we get from others when we are in need. We must always be grateful to them and try to do something for them in return.