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THE HOUR-GLASS
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is lucky even to look at me, but it is much more lucky to give me a penny. If I was not lucky I would starve.

Wise Man

What are the shears for?

Fool

I won't tell you. If I told you, you would drive them away.

Wise Man

Drive them away! Who would I drive away?

Fool

I won't tell you.

Wise Man

Not if I give you a penny?

Fool

No.

Wise Man

Not if I give you two pennies?