The Mole and His Mother

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The Mole and His Mother
        A MOLE, a creature blind from birth, once said to his Mother:  "I
        am sure than I can see, Mother!"  In the desire to prove to him
        his mistake, his Mother placed before him a few grains of
        frankincense, and asked, "What is it?'  The young Mole said, "It
        is a pebble."  His Mother exclaimed:  "My son, I am afraid that you
        are not only blind, but that you have lost your sense of smell.