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Dialogues of the Dead (8.1)

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Cnemon

Why, tis the proverb fulfilled! The fawn hath taken the lion.

Damasias

Whats the matter, Cnemon?

Cnemon

The matter! I have been fooled, miserably fooled. I have passed over all whom I should have liked to make my heirs, and left my money to the wrong man.

Damasias

How was that?

Cnemon

I had been speculating on the death of Hermolaus, the millionaire. He had no children, and my attentions had been well received by him. I thought it would be a good idea to let him know that I had made my will in his favour, on the chance of its exciting his emulation.

Damasias

Yes; and Hermolaus?

Cnemon

What his will was, I dont know. I died suddenly,— the roof came down about my ears; and now Hermolaus is my heir The pike has swallowed hook and bait.

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Damasias

And your anglership into the bargain. The pit that you digged for other....

Cnemon

Thats about the truth of the matter, confound it.

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