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THE Hare was once boasting of his speed before the other animals. "I
have never yet been beaten," said he, "when I put forth my full speed. I challenge any
one here to race with me."
The Tortoise said quietly: "I accept your challenge."
"That is a good joke," said the Hare; "I could dance round you all the way."
"Keep your boasting till you've beaten," answered the Tortoise. "Shall we race?"
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So a course was fixed and a start was made. The Hare darted almost out of sight at once, but soon stopped and, to show his contempt for the Tortoise, lay down to have a nap.
