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The Martyr

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Winter was in the air. Hibernation day was tomorrow. But tonight all Papa Bear could think about was his final meal of the season. As he sat in his big chair, his mouth watered at the enticing thought of his favorite food, fresh hot porridge.

Mama Bear brought her bowl to the table first, so her porridge would have a chance to cool off. Baby Bear was served next, so that by the time Mama Bear and Papa Bear were served and they started eating, his would be just right. Papa Bear liked his porridge piping hot, so his was served last.

As he took the first whiff of his porridge, Papa Bear was distracted by the antics of his bear cub, ...

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