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will cost me nothing. But you must not breathe 

 this, for I have not yet mentioned it to my 

 wife.&quot; 



The hollyhock replied with a clear voice, 

 &quot; There is neither meum nor tuuni among the 

 flower-people. We like to share with others 

 the good things that come to us from above. 

 It makes us happier than to sound a trumpet 

 before us, and boast of riches with which we 

 do no good.&quot; 



Then the large bumble-bee seemed offended 

 at his friend the hollyhock, and, buzzing in an 

 angry tone, flew away. 



