The sky was an intense blue, and the sun beat down strongly on the field. A villager was digging carefully in the earth, looking for potatoes for his pot of stew, when a little sparrow perched upon a rock. The bird looked expectantly at the upturned earth, hoping for a quick snack or two.
“Hello, my friend,” said the villager kindly, “time for a break.” …
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