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THE HOUR-GLASS
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is lucky even to look at me, but it is much more lucky to give me a penny. If I was not lucky I would starve.
Wise Man
What are the shears for?
Fool
I won't tell you. If I told you, you would drive them away.
Wise Man
Drive them away! Who would I drive away?
Fool
I won't tell you.
Wise Man
Not if I give you a penny?
Fool
No.
Wise Man
Not if I give you two pennies?