The Horse and The Groom

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The Horse and The Groom

Appearances aren't everything.

A Groom spent entire days combing and rubbing down his Horse. At the same time the Groom stole his oats and sold them for profit. "Alas!" said the Horse, "if I am to truly be in good condition, groom me less and feed me more."

Townsend version

A Groom used to spend whole days in currycombing and rubbing down his Horse, but at the same time stole his oats and sold them for his own profit. "Alas!" said the Horse, "if you really wish me to be in good condition, you should groom me less, and feed me more."

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