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Fantastic Fables, Ambrose Bierce: The Policeman and the Citizen
152 154 The Policeman and the Citizen A POLICEMAN, finding a man that had fallen in a fit, said, "This man is drunk," and began beating him on the head with his club. A passing Citizen said: "…Fantastic Fables, Ambrose Bierce: The Writer and the Tramps
153 155 The Writer and the Tramps AN Ambitious Writer, distinguished for the condition of his linen, was travelling the high road to fame, when he met a Tramp. "What is the matter with your…Fantastic Fables, Ambrose Bierce: Two Politicians
154 156 Two Politicians Two Politicians were exchanging ideas regarding the rewards for public service. "The reward which I most desire," said the First Politician, "is the gratitude of my…Fantastic Fables, Ambrose Bierce: The Fugitive Office
155 157 The Fugitive Office A TRAVELLER arriving at the capitol of the nation saw a vast plain outside the wall, filled with struggling and shouting men. While he looked upon the alarming…Fantastic Fables, Ambrose Bierce: The Tyrant Frog
156 158 The Tyrant Frog A SNAKE swallowing a frog head-first was approached by a Naturalist with a stick. "Ah, my deliverer," said the Snake as well as he could, "you have arrived just in time;…Fantastic Fables, Ambrose Bierce: The Statesman and the Horse
158 160 The Statesman and the Horse A STATESMAN who had saved his country was returning from Washington on foot, when he met a Race Horse going at full speed, and stopped it. "Turn about and…Fantastic Fables, Ambrose Bierce: The Foolish Woman
15 17 The Foolish Woman A MARRIED Woman, whose lover was about to reform by running away, procured a pistol and shot him dead. "Why did you do that, Madam?" inquired a Policeman, sauntering by…Fantastic Fables, Ambrose Bierce: The Thrift of Strength
160 162 The Thrift of Strength A WEAK Man going down-hill met a Strong Man going up, and said: "I take this direction because it requires less exertion, not from choice. I pray you, sir, assist…Fantastic Fables, Ambrose Bierce: The Good Government
161 163 The Good Government "WHAT a happy land you are!" said a Republican Form of Government to a Sovereign State. "Be good enough to lie still while I walk upon you, singing the praises of…Fantastic Fables, Ambrose Bierce: The Life Saver
162 164 The Life Saver AN Ancient Maiden, standing on the edge of a wharf near a Modern Swain, was overheard rehearsing the words: "Noble preserver! The life that you have saved is yours!"…Trending
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