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      The Flea and the Man 
    
    
      A MAN, very much annoyed with a Flea, caught him at last, and
    said, "Who are you who dare to feed on my limbs, and to cost me
    so much trouble in catching you?'  The Flea replied, "O my dear
    sir, pray spare my life, and destroy me not, for I cannot
    possibly do you much harm."  The Man, laughing, replied, "Now you
    shall certainly die by mine own hands, for no evil, whether it be
    small or large, ought to be tolerated."  
    
    


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