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The Fables of Aesop

Chapter 48 - The Two Crabs

One fine day two Crabs came out from their home to take a stroll on the sand. 'Child,' said the mother, 'you are walking very ungracefully. You should accustom yourself, to walking straight forward without twisting from side to side.

' 'Pray, mother,' said the young one, 'do but set the example yourself, and I will follow you. ' Example is the best precept.

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