“If you are thirsty, come and drink. Are you not thirsty?” said the Lion. “I'm dying of thirst,” said Jill. “Then drink,” said the Lion.. “Will you promise not to — do anything to me, if I do come?” said Jill. “I make no promise,” said the Lion... “I daren't come and drink,” said Jill. “Then you will die of thirst,” said the Lion. “Oh, dear!” said Jill, coming another step nearer. “I suppose I must go and look for another stream then.” “There is no other stream,” said the Lion. ~ C.S. Lewis, The Silver Chair