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TOM THUMB. 41
youT "Yes, father," answered he, "I have travelled all over the world, since we parted, in one way or other ; and now I am very glad to get fresh air again." " Why, where have you been ?" said his father. " I have been in a mouse-hole, in a snail-shell, down a cow's throat, and in the wolfs belly; and yet here I am again safe and sound." "Well," said they, "we will not sell you again for all the riches in the world." So they hugged and kissed their dear little son, and gave him plenty to eat and drink, and fetched new clothes for him, for his old ones were quite spoiled on his journey.
