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<h2>HERCULES AND PLUTUS</h2>
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<p>When Hercules was received among the gods and was entertained at
a banquet by Jupiter, he responded courteously to the greetings of
all with the exception of Plutus, the god of wealth. When Plutus
approached him, he cast his eyes upon the ground, and turned away
and pretended not to see him. Jupiter was surprised at this conduct
on his part, and asked why, after having been so cordial with all
the other gods, he had behaved like that to Plutus. "Sire," said
Hercules, "I do not like Plutus, and I will tell you why. When we
were on earth together I always noticed that he was to be found in
the company of scoundrels."</p>
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