So the hedgehog waited and waited ; but every time he asked if there was no chance of getting jars of butter the jackal put him off with some excuse . After a while the hedgehog became suspicious , and said : ' I should like to know where you have hidden them . To-night , when it is quite dark , you shall show me the place . ' ' I really ca n't tell you , ' answered the jackal . ` You talk so much that you would be sure to confide the secret to somebody , and then we should have had our trouble for nothing , besides running the risk of our necks being broken by the farmer . I can see that he is getting disheartened , and very soon he will give up the search . Have patience just a little longer . ' The hedgehop said no more , and pretended to be satisfied ; but when some days had gone by he woke the jackal , who was sleeping soundly after a hunt which had lasted several hours . ' I have just had notice , ' remarked the hedgehog , shaking him , ` that my family wish to have a banquet to-morrow , and they have invited you to it . Will you come ? ' ` Certainly , ' answered the jackal , ` with pleasure . But as I have to go out in the morning you can meet me on the road . ' ` That will do very well , ' replied the hedgehog . And the jackal went to sleep again , for he was obliged to be up early . Punctual to the moment the hedgehog arrived at the place appointed for their meeting , and as the jackal was not there he sat down and waited for him . ` Ah , there you are ! ' he cried , when the dusky yellow form at last turned the corner . ' I had nearly given you up ! Indeed , I almost wish you had not come , for I hardly know where I shall hide you . ' ` Why should you hide me anywhere ? '
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