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6 The Country Mouse

and the City Mouse

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A story about two mice who learn that a simple life can be
safer and happier than a rich but dangerous life.

Once, a little mouse lived in the countryside. He had a friend who

lived in the city. One day, he invited the City Mouse to his country

house.

The City Mouse came to visit

him. The Country Mouse

greeted him warmly. He gave

him rice and wheat grains to

eat.

‘‘Is that all you eat?’’ asked

the City Mouse.

‘‘Come to the city. I will give

you many fine things to eat.

We have a good life in the

city.’’

The little Country Mouse decided to visit the city to meet his

friend. The City Mouse greeted him. He took him to the kitchen.

invited — requested formally and politely;

greeted — words of sign or welcome when meeting someone

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