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Three, he jumped up, but with no greater success. Again and again he tried after the tempting morsel, but at last had to give it up, and walked away with his nose in the air, saying: "I am sure they are sour."


It is easy to despise what you cannot get.


The Peacock and Juno // Sour Grapes!!