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One day, the mother had yet another son, and she knew right away that there was something special about him. As soon as he was born, he looked around the hut and spoke his first words!

“My dear mother,” he said, “I can see that you already have lots of kids to take care of! Give me some clothes and food, and I will go out into the world and seek my fortune!”

His mother was surprised. “Oh no,” she cried, “you are much too young!”

But the little boy begged until his mother gave in. He then bid his family farewell and left!

Only a minute after he had gone, another baby boy appeared. He was identical to the last one, for he was his twin. Amazingly, he could speak as well!

“My dear mother!” he said, “give me some

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