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Once upon a time animals
(to learn) that the lion, King
of Beasts, was very, very sick. The groans and moans
hear) from the cave of the lion, and the curious animals gathered about to pay (they) respects to the King of the Jungle. One by one – the little
mouse – the frog – the rabbit - the crow – the lamb — the goat - until only the fox was left at the cave. "My dear friend, you (not to come in) and tell me a word of sympathy?" the lion asked the fox. “I beg your
pardon", said the fox, "You
(to hear) many kind words and wishes to good health today." "But you will do my day complete." "Thank you kindly, King
Lion", answered the fox, "I see all the (a footprint) to your cave.
I see none coming out. Good day to you, sir." The fox quickly (to run away) from the cave. The Moral: It is (easy) not to enter into trouble than to exit from it.