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A wolf and Horse

(Aesop's Fables)

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　A wolf happened to pass the field and found wheat there.

　But the wolf walked by it because wolves don’t feed on wheat.

　Before long, the wolf ran into a horse.

　The wolf took the horse to the what field.

“Look. I’m the one who found this wheat but I didn’t eat myself and saved it all for you.

　I like to hear you munch.

said the wolf.

　Then the horse said,

“Ha-ha. If wolves fed on wheat,

　I’m sure you wouldn’t say you like the sound better than filling your stomach.”



　This story tells you that even if a bad man pretends to be a good man, people won’t trust him.

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