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Once when a Lion was asleep a little Mouse began running up and down upon him. This soon wakened the Lion, who    (catch) the little Mouse and was going to kill him. “Pardon, O King,” cried the little Mouse, “forgive      this time. I shall never forget it and someday I will help you on return!” The Lion started to laugh, “Ha! Ha! Ha! A little Mouse can help a big Lion     me?” The Lion thought it was funny and let the Mouse go. Some time      (late) the Lion fell into a trap. The     (hunt), who desired to carry the Lion alive to the King, tied him to a tree. Meanwhile, he went in search of a wagon to carry the Lion on. Just then the little Mouse happened to pass by.      (see) the sad situation    the Lion was, the little Mouse went up to him and soon chewed the net that bound the King of the Beasts. Soon the Mouse chewed a big hole     the net, and the Lion was free! “Was I not right?” said the Little Mouse, “You laughed at me but even      little Mouse can help a big Lion.” The Lion was so grateful    he no longer looked down on the little Mouse.
Little friends may prove great friends.