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<h2>THE OLD MAN AND DEATH</h2>
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<p>An Old Man cut himself a bundle of faggots in a wood and started
to carry them home. He had a long way to go, and was tired out
before he had got much more than half-way. Casting his burden on
the ground, he called upon Death to come and release him from his
life of toil. The words were scarcely out of his mouth when, much
to his dismay, Death stood before him and professed his readiness
to serve him. He was almost frightened out of his wits, but he had
enough presence of mind to stammer out, "Good sir, if you'd be so
kind, pray help me up with my burden again."</p>
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