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ÆSOP'S FABLES
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my dinner." Just at that moment the door flew open, in came two huge mastiffs, and the two mice had to scamper down and run off. "Good-bye, Cousin," said the Country Mouse. "What! going so soon?" said the other. "Yes" he replied;


"Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear."