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I think that; considering that I am going

to give you my wheelbarrow; it is rather unfriendly of you to refuse。'

〃'Oh; don't say that;' cried little Hans; 'I wouldn't be unfriendly for the

whole world'; and he ran in for his cap; and trudged off with the big sack

on his shoulders。

〃It was a very hot day; and the road was terribly dusty; and before

Hans had reached the sixth milestone he was so tired that he had to sit

down and rest。 However; he went on bravely; and as last he reached the

market。 After he had waited there some time; he sold the sack of flour

for a very good price; and then he returned home at once; for he was afraid

that if he stopped too late he might meet some robbers on the way。

〃'It has certainly been a hard day;' said little Hans to himself as he was

going to bed; 'but I am glad I did not refuse the Miller; for he is my best

friend; and; besides; he is going to give me his wheelbarrow。'

〃Early the next morning the Miller came down to get the money for

his sack of flour; but little Hans was so tired that he was still in bed。

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The Happy Prince and Other Tales

〃'Upon my word;' said the Miller; 'you are very lazy。 Really;

considering that I am going to give you my wheelbarrow; I think you

might work harder。 Idleness is a great sin; and I certainly don't like any

of my friends to be idle or sluggish。