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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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'Let me tell you a story on the subject;said the linnet. 'Is the story about me?' asked the Water-rat, 'I Will listen to it, for I am extremely fond of fiction.' It is applicable to you;
  

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(Does the reader & the water rat know what subject? - If not remove the and add what the subject is). " "It is applicable to you," replied the linnet.

— Dave Phillips

  • (Does the reader & the water rat know what subject?
  • - If not remove the and add what the subject is).
  • " "It is applicable to you," replied the linnet.
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"Let me tell you a story on the subject," said the linnet.(Does the reader & the water rat know what subject? - If not remove the and add what the subject is).

"Is the story about me?" asked the water rat, "I will listen to it intently, as I am extremely fond of fiction."

"It is applicable to you," replied the linnet.
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