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On a sunny morning. Tortoise was walking along the meadow path.

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His little feet pressed softly into the dust.

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Hare bounded past him. his long ears bobbing.

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Then he stopped. 'You do take tiny steps.' said Hare.

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Tortoise looked up. 'They get me where I want to go.'

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Hare gave a little hop. 'I can reach the stream before you reach that stone!' 'You are quick.' said Tortoise. 'But shall we try a race?'

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Hare blinked. A race with Tortoise? 'All right.

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From this stone to the silver birch by the stream.'

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They stood together. 'Ready. Steady. Go!'

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Away went Hare! His feet skimmed over the path.

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In a moment. he was far ahead.

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Tortoise took one step. and then another.

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He did not try to leap.

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He did not look for a shortcut.

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He followed the path. with the warm sun on his shell.

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At the big oak tree. Hare looked back.

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Tortoise was only a small green shape in the distance. 'There is plenty of time.' Hare said.

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He settled into the cool grass.

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Just a little rest. A breeze rustled the leaves.

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Hare's ears drooped. and his eyes slowly closed.

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Tortoise came along the path.

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He saw Hare sleeping beneath the tree and passed by quietly.

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The path rose over a small hill.

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Tortoise's legs felt tired. so he slowed a little. 'One more step.' he whispered.

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At the top. he could see the silver birch. He kept going.

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A leaf tickled Hare's nose.

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He opened one eye. then both.

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Where was Tortoise? Hare sprang up.

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There. near the stream. was a small round shell. 'Oh!'

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Hare dashed down the path.

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His ears flew behind him.

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But Tortoise was almost at the silver birch.

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Tortoise took another step. Then one more.

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His front foot reached the tree. and he stopped in its shade.

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He had finished the race.

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Hare arrived a moment later. breathing hard. 'You did it.' he said.

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Tortoise smiled. 'I did.' The stream bubbled softly beside them.

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Hare sat down beside Tortoise. 'I'm sorry I laughed at your little steps.' 'Would you like to walk home with me?' asked Tortoise. 'Yes.' said Hare.

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This time. Hare stayed beside his friend.

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They followed the path through the daisies. with no hurry at all.

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And when Tortoise stopped to rest. Hare rested too.