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Fables for the Fair
Swim so Well," said one of the Men near by. "Now, if Any of the Children Fall Into the Water, She can Rescue them."
Just then the Woman who Could Not help Herself uttered a Scream and Fell into the Sea. Instantly Five Men leaped in to Rescue Her, and Spent the Rest of the Day Resuscitating her and Inquiring How she Was, leaving the Swimmer to Dive by Herself.
This teaches us that Nothing Succeeds like Distress.
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