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A Fox fell into a well and was unable to get out again. By and by

a thirsty Goat came by, and seeing the Fox in the well asked him

if the water was good. "Good?" said the Fox, "it's the best water

I ever tasted in all my life. Come down and try it yourself." The

Goat thought of nothing but the prospect of quenching his thirst,

and jumped in at once. When he had had enough to drink, he looked

about, like the Fox, for some way of getting out, but could find

none. Presently the Fox said, "I have an idea. You stand on your

hind legs, and plant your forelegs firmly against the side of the

well, and then I'll climb on to your back, and, from there, by

stepping on your horns, I can get out. And when I'm out, I'll

help you out too." The Goat did as he was requested, and the Fox

climbed on to his back and so out of the well; and then he coolly

walked away.