Aesop tells the story of The Fox and the Stork, where the clever Fox plays a trick on the Stork by serving dinner in shallow dishes, making it impossible for the Stork to eat. In return, the Stork serves the Fox dinner in tall jars, impossible for the Fox to access. Aesop's son questions the lesson on reciprocal behavior, leading to a humorous conversation between father and son about playing tricks and getting what one deserves.