said the boy again . ` Your skin is so thick and warm , and winter is not far off now . They will kill you , and strip it from you . ' The wolf 's jaw dropped in astonishment and terror . ` Do you really think that would happen ? ' he gasped . ` Yes , to be sure , I do , ' answered the boy . ` But it is your affair , not mine . So good-morning , ' and on he went . The wolf stood still for a few minutes , for he was trembling all over , and then crept quietly back to his cave . Next the boy met the fox , whose lovely coat of silvery grey was shining in the sun . ` You look very fine ! ' said the boy , stopping to admire him , ` are you going to the miller 's wedding too ? ' ` Yes , ' answered the fox ; ` it is a long journey to take for such a thing as that , but you know what the miller 's friends are like -- so dull and heavy ! It is only kind to go and amuse them a little . ' ` You poor fellow , ' said the boy pityingly . ` Take my advice and stay at home . If you once enter the miller 's gate his dogs will tear you in pieces . ' ` Ah , well , such things have occurred , I know , ' replied the fox gravely . And without saying any more he trotted off the way he had come .
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