The Thief and the Housedog

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The Thief and the Housedog
            A THIEF came in the night to break into a house.  He brought with
            him several slices of meat in order to pacify the Housedog, so
            that he would not alarm his master by barking.  As the Thief
            threw him the pieces of meat, the Dog said, "If you think to stop
            my mouth, you will be greatly mistaken.  This sudden kindness at
            your hands will only make me more watchful, lest under these
            unexpected favors to myself, you have some private ends to
            accomplish for your own benefit, and for my master's injury."