A Japanese Folk Story
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(Part 2)

The pig was pleased to hear the kind words of praise. And he decided to help the monkey. He thought for a little while and then said, "Does your master have a baby?"

"Oh, yes," said the monkey, "he has one young son."

The pig continued. "Does the baby lie by the door in the morning when the mother begins the work of the day?"

"Yes," replied the monkey.

"Well, I will come early in the morning, and when I see my opportunity, I will take the chil...