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H is mother was overjoyed to see

him: he found her crying bitterly,
and lamenting his fate, for she
concluded he had come to some
shocking end through his rashness.
Jack was impatient to show his
hen, and inform his mother how valuable it was.
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"And now, mother," said Jack, "I have brought home
that which will quickly make you rich without any
trouble: I hope I have made you some amends for the
affliction I have caused you through my idleness,
extravagance,and folly."
The hen produced as many golden eggs as they
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