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HOW THE ANIMALS SECURED FIRE
T the smithy Antonio and Juanita found Wantasson hard at work. As he saw them, he dropped his tools and sat down in the doorway. He was evidently glad of an excuse to rest, so Antonio made good use of the opportunity.
"Wantasson, do you know a good story about a frog?"
"A good story about a frog?" The words came slowly. "Well, I know a story about a good frog. Would you like to hear it?"
"Yes; that 's why we came," explained Juanita, as she and her brother settled themselves on the stones in front of the door.
Wantasson grunted a moment, found a comfortable position for his shoulders, and then began his tale.
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