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THE HEART OF A MONKEY 49 |
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of you to take the trouble. May I inquire what the business is ? "
' " Certainly," replied the hare. " It is my friend the lion who has heard so much of your charms and good qualities that he has sent me to beg that you will give |
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him your paw in marriage. He regrets deeply that he is unable to make the request in person, but he has been ill and is too weak to move."
' " Poor fellow ! How sad ! " said the donkey. " But you must tell him that I feel honoured by his proposal, and will gladly consent to be Queen of the Beasts."
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