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Fables for the Fair
THE WOMAN WHO FELL BETWEEN TWO FIGURES
THERE was once a Woman who Wished to Make an Impression upon a Friend of her Brother. She had Observed that this Friend was Much Interested in a very Athletic Girl who Played Tennis extremely Well. And yet He seemed pleased Also with a Society Girl who did Nothing well But Dress Herself.
"I will Combine Both these Methods," thought the Woman, "and Win Out in a Short Time."
After a While her Brother, who was Observing her Tactics, called her to One Side and Addressed her thus:
"Allow me to Inform You," said he, "that you are Making a Great Mistake. If you wish to Make a Success in the
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