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The Rich Man and the Tanner

Public Domain Translation of Aesop's Fables Selections

From George Fyler Townsend

A rich man lived near a Tanner, and not being able to bear the unpleasant smell of the tan-yard, he pressed his neighbor to go away. The Tanner put off his departure from time to time, saying that he would leave soon. But as he still continued to stay, as time went on, the rich man became accustomed to the smell, and feeling no manner of inconvenience, made no further complaints.

P. 1 The Rich Man and the Tanner
P. 2 The Tortoise and the Eagle
P. 3 The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
P. 4 The Traveler and His Dog
P. 5 The Travelers and the Plane-Tree

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