The Hare and the Tortoise

Republished in Brian Wildsmith’s Favourite Fables

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Korky Paul

The hare and the tortoise agreed to have a race. The hare with his great speed thought he could win easily, and carelessly dawdled on the way. The tortoise just plodded on and taught the proud hare a lesson, as well as winning the race.

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