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The frog was very afraid. But he
was clever. He said, ‘Wait, Mr Tiger.

I know you want to eat me. But

I am so dirty. Let me wash myself

first. Then you can eat me. I will

be clean and tasty to eat.’

The tiger thought for some time.
Then he said, ‘I think you are right.

I should not eat a dirty frog. I can be sick. Go and wash yourself quickly.

I am waiting here for you. But come back soon.’ Saying this, the tiger let the

frog go.

Hop! Hop! Hop! The frog hopped to the

pond and jumped into it. Then he waved
to the tiger. The tiger smiled at him.

The frog turned around. He swam away

as fast he could. Soon the tiger could

not see him anywhere.

The tiger went near the pond. He waited
and waited for the frog to come out. He

waited for a very long time. Then he lay

down by the side of the pond. Soon, he
was fast asleep.

waved : moved hand from side to side

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