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He replied, looking up,
Though not ceasing to sup,
Till the Acorns were eaten—ay, every cup—
‘““T acknowledge, to you
My thanks would be due,
If from feelings of kindness my supper you threw.

‘«To-morrow, good dame,
Give my children the same,
And then you, with justice, may gratitude claim.”

MORAL.

He merits no praise
To the end of his days,
Who to those who surround him no service conveys.

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PABLE XEVIT.
THE COUNTRY MOUSE AND THE CITY MOUSE.

Aw honest, plain, sensible country Mouse is said to have
entertained at his hole one day a fine Mouse of the town.
Having formerly been playfellows together, they were old
acquaintances, which served as an apology for the visit.