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THE STORY OF THE TIGER AND THE MAN.
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and claws, and my long tail. I am far more worthy than you of a house. Come out at once, and give your house over to me."
"Oh, very well," said the Man, and he came out of the house leaving the door open, and the Tiger stalked in.
"Now, look at me," called out the conceited young Tiger from inside, "don't I look nice in my fine house?"
"Very nice indeed," replied the Man, and bolting the door outside he walked off with his axe, leaving the Tiger to starve to death.
