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mv dinner." Tust at that moment the door 

 flew open, in came two huge mastiffs, and the 

 two mice had to scamper down and fun off. 

 " Good-bye, Cousin," said the Country Mouse. 

 u What ! going so soon ? " said the other. 

 " Yes," he replied ; 



"Bettec fceang anD bacon in peace tljan cafceg 



a no ale in fearV' 



