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<h2>THE THREE TRADESMEN</h2>
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<p>The citizens of a certain city were debating about the best
material to use in the fortifications which were about to be
erected for the greater security of the town. A Carpenter got up
and advised the use of wood, which he said was readily procurable
and easily worked. A Stone-mason objected to wood on the ground
that it was so inflammable, and recommended stones instead. Then a
Tanner got on his legs and said, "In my opinion there's nothing
like leather."</p>
<p class="adage">Every man for himself.</p>
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